topic Question about LA-EA2 and Minolta Xi lenses in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Question about LA-EA2 and Minolta Xi lenses

saffersteve — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:18:12 GMT

Recently bought a LA-EA2 and would love to use this in combination with my Xi lenses.

I see that both these and teleconvertors are not supported.

Is there any posibility of these being "allowed" in future. Please voice this customer request to those in charge.

Even if this is like my 7000i in that the powerzoom doesn't fuction but that the AutoFocus works.

Does anyone know of any tecnical reason why this couldn't be allowed.

On the positive side this will enable a greater selection of Lens to the ever growing NEX range.

Kind regards

Stephen

Question about LA-EA2 and Minolta Xi lenses

Mick2011 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:37:43 GMT

Hi Stephen

I suspect the additional contacts used on the xi's unusual auto-zoom lenses might be a physical restriction on the LA-EA2, but you also have to look at the work needed to develop firmware for what is after all an obsolete and quite 'niche' lens system.

When you consider the only thing that differentiates the xi's mount from other older Minolta lenses, which do work with the EA2, that auto-zoom contact arrangement strikes me as the primary reason they've been excluded.

It's just my opinion of course, but it does seem unlikely that compatibility might be as simple as a firmware update, less still that Sony would develop for such 'niche' feature.

Cheers

Mick

Question about LA-EA2 and Minolta Xi lenses

RON777 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:32:39 GMT

Hi Mick,

I have a similar question,I have a Sigma 18mm-250mm Sony A-mount fitting,do you think it will work with the LA-EA2 on my Nex 3,or is there somewhere I can find out this info,any help appreciated,thanks.

Regards

RON777

Question about LA-EA2 and Minolta Xi lenses

Mick2011 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:51:24 GMT

Hi RON777, welcome to the Sony Forums

If yours is a recent Sigma 18-250 a-mount it should work fine with the EA2. Older versions of the lens may need some modification, although I'm not sure what that involves, or what it might cost. If you contact Sigma they should be able to advise.

It's also worth remembering that the NEX-3 requires the latest firmware update to work with the EA2: http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/NEX-3/updates

Cheers

Mick

Question about LA-EA2 and Minolta Xi lenses

RON777 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:50:55 GMT

Hi Mick,

Thanks for your help.

Regards

Ron