topic NEX-5 / LA-EA1 / SAL85F14Z AF possible? in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

NEX-5 / LA-EA1 / SAL85F14Z AF possible?

robox3000 — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:01:41 GMT

I have the NEX-5, LA-EA1 adapter and a SAL85F14Z Lens, but AF is disabled. I have v.03 firmware and v.02 adapter firmware updates installed, but this lens is not on the list of the 14 supported lenses.

Q: Is it possible to AF this combo?

Q: If not, why? Does it have to do with an internal motor or something?

Q: Is this something that might be included in some future firmware update?

Any solid info on this is very much appreciated. The camera lens combo makes amazing pictures, but thought that AF was supposed to be supported with SAL lenses with v.03 firmware.

?ideas?

NEX-5 / LA-EA1 / SAL85F14Z AF possible?

sparklehedgehog — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:29:14 GMT

the AF only works with SSM and SAM driven focus motors not screw drive so i assume your lens is screwdrive.

NEX-5 / LA-EA1 / SAL85F14Z AF possible?

sparklehedgehog — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:31:38 GMT

after looking into it i can confirm you have a slotted screwdrive lens therefore it wont AF im afraid

NEX-5 / LA-EA1 / SAL85F14Z AF possible?

robox3000 — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:24:46 GMT

i had heard that somewhere, but thanks for confirming that. pity.

still an awesome lens, even without AF.

cheers from amsterdam