Listed below are the major differences between the LA-EA1 and LA-EA2 mount adaptors:

Autofocus

• LA-EA1 : Available with SAM/SSM lens only

  NOTES:

  • The autofocus speed of the A-mount lens will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached to the mount adaptor.
  • The autofocus speed is about 2 seconds to 7 seconds when an A-mount lens is attached and shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.
• LA-EA2 : Available on other lenses

AF system

• LA-EA1 : Contrast AF
• LA-EA2 : Phase-detection AF

AF/MF Select:

• LA-EA1 : Switchable on the lens
• LA-EA2 : SAM/SSM lenses : switchable on the lens
• Other lenses : switchable on the menu

Autofocus Area

• LA-EA1 : Multi / Center / Flexible Spot
• LA-EA2 : Wide / Spot / Local

Autofocus Mode

• LA-EA1 : Single
• LA-EA2 : Single / Continuous