Has anyone used the Sony version on a NEX-7 with LA-EA2 adapter? I would like to know who good the OS is for hand-held outdoor use and how fast is AF?
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Used on an African safari. Spectacular results since you are only using the center of the lens on an APC camera.
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Fotodiox adapters are very good - I use Minolta and Leica M-mount (purists may cringe at putting a Leica M lens on the Nex but they work just great!
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Dennis, I have the NEX 6, and I first tried the adaptor without the translucent mirror, which had only intermittent autofocusing. By exchanging it for the LAE2 version, I experienced rapid autofocusing with my Sony A-mount lenses, particularly the 28-250 zoom. Yes, it does add some bulk to the NEX, but having the option to use several A-mount lenses with the nex 6 makes it a worthwhile purchase, in my estimation.I have a 35mm a-mount which is extremely fast-focusing, so your intended 90mm would work well. Bear in mind that the NEX has the focus peaking feature for those times when autofocus is impractical, but I like my fast focusing option with the adaptor attached. Dennis, I have the NEX 6, and I first tried the adaptor without the translucent mirror, which had only intermittent autofocusing. By exchanging it for the LAE2 version, I experienced rapid autofocusing with my Sony A-mount lenses, particularly the 28-250 zoom. Yes, it does add some bulk to the NEX, but having the option to use several A-mount lenses with the nex 6 makes it a worthwhile purchase, in my estimation.I have a 35mm a-mount which is extremely fast-focusing, so your intended 90mm would work well. Bear in mind that the NEX has the focus peaking feature for those times when autofocus... » Read More Dennis, I have the NEX 6, and I first tried the adaptor without the translucent mirror, which had only intermittent autofocusing. By exchanging it for the LAE2 version, I experienced rapid autofocusing with my Sony A-mount lenses, particularly the 28-250 zoom. Yes, it does add some bulk to the NEX, but having the option to use several A-mount lenses with the nex 6 makes it a worthwhile purchase, in my estimation.I have a 35mm a-mount which is extremely fast-focusing, so your intended 90mm would work well. Bear in mind that the NEX has the focus peaking feature for those times when autofocus is impractical, but I like my fast focusing option with the adaptor attached. « Show Less
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Works like a charm....I've used it on the hot shoe and with the wireless feature....I've had no problems...I will say because of the A77 advance technology I fine some time I have to reduce the output power on the flash to prevent over exposure when the camera is set to auto ISO. Other than that I have no problem using my 5600hd flash with the A77.
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I did not compare the two, but I do have experience briefly using the NEX 3n. Autofocus for stills is much much faster with the A58 due to the dedicated Phase Detection autofocus system vs the NEX-3n's Contrast Detection system. However, though slower, the Contrast Detection system is generally more accurate than a Phase detection system. Sony cameras have pretty accurate autofocus systems in general, so you are really splitting hairs when it comes to accuracy. If you are shooting stills mostly, I wouldn't worry about the difference. If you are shooting moving animals, kids, or sports, then difference is really noticeable. As for as video quality, I haven't done any extensive comparison. The video is really good in both cameras, and excellent compared to most cameras in their respective categories, but both have some limitations due to the marketing decisions made by Sony that my frustrate the very seasoned videographer. One significant difference between the two is the translucent mirror tech in the A58. It has some aperture restrictions which the NEX series does not have. With the A58, you will not be able to use apertures larger than F3.5. That is, if you are using a 50mm F1.8 lens, you will only be able to shoot video at F3.5 or smaller (e.g. F3.5-f8.0). That means that the NEX will be able to shoot in lower light with better quality because it can shoot video with a larger aperture (small F stop number e.g. F1.8) with the same lens specification lens. These are both great cameras. My recommendation is that if you are looking for portability and compactness, then the NEX-3n is the way to go. If having a viewfinder, more direct controls, or having a DLSR type shooting experience is more up your alley, then you can't go wrong with the A58. I hope this answers your questions.
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Hi Blue, this Sony LA-EA4 is used on Sony A-mount body type camera so that those camera can use E-mount type of lens. Sony a6000 is already an E-mount type of len, which means that there is no need to use an adapter. -Ely
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The SAL18135 lens is an A-mount lens, while the NEX 6 has an E mount. You would need an E-mount to A-mount adapter, such as the Sony LA-EA4 adapter or LA-EA3 adapter. Check the features of both adapters (the LA-EA4 gives autofocus, but costs more, both take A-mount lenses).
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No adapter for NEX-7.It requires an adapter for A-99 and NEX-6. The flash has the Minolta/Sony ADI connection at the b8ottom. Sony has now changed A-99 and NEX-6 to a standard hotshoe with front accessory connections.
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Seems a bit slow compared to what I experience. I've found that using an SD card with a fast write speed (45mbps or higher) and turning off auto-image-review in the settings really helps to significantly speed up shot-to-shot time. I'd also recommend checking Sony's website for the latest firmware updates (can be found here: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=NEX6&template;_id=1&region;_id=1&tab;=download#/downloadTab). Hope this helps!
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Hi K. Shulman. The port is doesn't exist on nex7, and I don't know any converter to make it work. It just work on the big alphas, I'm pretty sure on a77 and a99 works , because i have them, but i think it will work on a37, a65 also and others like that.
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You will need to purchase a Sony A-mount to E-mount Lens Adapter LAEA4 to attcch this great lens to this E-mount camera. The lens adapter has a built-in AF motor. I think the cost ofthe adapter is around $350.00.I would not want to constantly have the lens adapter attached to the A7 and the 16-80 mm lens. I still like the options on the newer DSLR cameras which have the A-mount. If you already had e-mount lenses then maybe I would buy the A7 but all my other lenses are A-mount and I don't like the smaller body A7 camera.Andy G.
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I have the Sony A 7 with the Fotasy LM-Nex adapter and a Voigtlander F 1.4 40 mm lens-- works fine. Best,George
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I have the Sony. (Took 3 thousand photos and video on an international trip). It is mostly fine, but there are 2 complaints with which I agree on the message boards. 1. Blue purple tint and glare from the lens coating in bright sunlight. 2. In general, not perfectly sharp pictures usually. (I have 5 year old Kodak 5mp that is often more sharp). The good...amazing motion stabilization. 'Able to take photos in almost any light condition without the flash!! I also have some good photos from moving vehicles. Very compact and no protruding lens or lens motor. Quick startup. HD movie is ok also. Acceptable battery life. FYI. There are assorted complaints about the Canons also. I have now read enough not to expect perfect photos from ANY point and shoot, but like you, I hate to drag around that Nikon. (You might try one of the new cameras with a bit larger sensor, like 4 3rds).
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I have a Sony A200 and it works great with it. Sorry no experience with Nex 7
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I don't know whether it will work with the NEX7 or not. I have a Quantaray QB-350A flash which I want to use off-camera with my Sony A-100 and my A-57. I have tried it with this SMDV (SAFE SYNC) hot shoe converter and also with several others. It does not work with any of them. I don't know if there may be a voltage incompatibility or what's wrong. It does work well with my old film cameras. The only other flash I have is dedicated to the Sony hot shoe on the camera, and it works fine on both cameras. So, I don't think my problem is the SMDV hot shoe. It may work for you depending on what flash you use it with. I don't know whether it will work with the NEX7 or not. I have a Quantaray QB-350A flash which I want to use off-camera with my Sony A-100 and my A-57. I have tried it with this SMDV (SAFE SYNC) hot shoe converter and also with several others. It does not work with any of them. I don't know if there may be a voltage incompatibility or what's wrong. It does work well with my old film cameras. The only other flash I have is dedicated to the Sony hot shoe on the camera, and it works fine on both cameras. So, I don't think my problem is the SMDV hot shoe. It may work for you depending on what... » Read More I don't know whether it will work with the NEX7 or not. I have a Quantaray QB-350A flash which I want to use off-camera with my Sony A-100 and my A-57. I have tried it with this SMDV (SAFE SYNC) hot shoe converter and also with several others. It does not work with any of them. I don't know if there may be a voltage incompatibility or what's wrong. It does work well with my old film cameras. The only other flash I have is dedicated to the Sony hot shoe on the camera, and it works fine on both cameras. So, I don't think my problem is the SMDV hot shoe. It may work for you depending on what flash you use it with. « Show Less
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I have the same Sony Nex5 and this len works as a charm. Just to make sure, this is a prime len, so there is not zoom on it, how ever the F value is pretty better than the stock (at least in my case) 18-55mm len
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works great, and you have the full frame lense when you go to buy the A7R, consider the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS as this lens is close in performance, smaller lighter,more zoom range! Most of all easy to carry. I find myself using this lense most of the time as the bulk of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 kills the easy handling of the Nex body size. However I am having problems with the lense connection to camera blackout issue.photos --- http://www.laosgpsmap.com/ho-chi-minh-trail-laos/