Phase-Detection AF support for A-mount lenses.
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The ILCE-7M2 offers Phase-Detection AF that provides better AF response compared to conventional Contrast AF, even when using an A-mount lens connected via adapter LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 that is not equipped with a dedicated phase-detection AF system. As a result, wider AF coverage area, higher number and higher density of AF points can be used.
NOTES:
- Fast Hybrid AF is not supported when using Contrast AF.
- Full-frame shooting is not possible with the LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 (shooting becomes equivalent to using APS-C size image sensor).
- Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version. Downloads are posted on your model support page.
List of A-mount lenses compatible with Phase-Detection AF when mounted via LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 mount adapter.
NOTES:
- The Phase-Detection AF coverage area and the number of used AF points differ, depending on the mounted lens and image format. For details, see Focal-plane Phase Detection AF coverage and number of AF points used, with respect to a type of mounted lens.
- Some functions may not be available depending on the mounted lens. Refer to the lens compatibility information for details.
35mm Full-Frame lenses |
APS-C lenses |
Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SAL1635Z) | DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (SAL1650) |
Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2) | DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) |
Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SAL2470Z) | DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (SAL18552) |
Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2) | DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) |
28-75mm F2.8 SAM (SAL2875) | DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (SAL55200-2) |
70-200mm F2.8 G (SAL70200G) | DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM (SAL55300) |
70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II (SAL70200G2) | DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM (SAL30M28) |
70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G) | DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) |
70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2) | DT 50mm F1.8 SAM (SAL50F18) |
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM (SAL70400G) | |
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70400G2) | |
Distagon T*24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) | |
Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SAL50F14Z) | |
85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) | |
300mm F2.8 G (SAL300F28G) | |
300mm F2.8 G SSM II (SAL300F28G2) | |
500mm F4 G SSM (SAL500F40G) |
Focal-plane phase-detection AF coverage and number of AF points used, with respect to a type of mounted lens.
Mounted lens (incl. A-mount and E-mount lenses) | Image format | Phase-detection AF coverage | AF points |
35mm full-frame lenses | Full frame | 20% | 117 |
APS-C | 45% | 117 | |
APS-C lenses | APS-C | 38% | 99 |
NOTE: The image format can be selected under APS-C/Super 35mm in the camera menu.