Sony announces new A-mount to E-mount lens adapter with built-in screw drive support

Sony has announced the impending release of the LA-EA5, its newest A-mount to E-mount lens adapter. In addition to changing mounts, the new adapter provides autofocus support for Sony A-mount SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) lenses, SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) lenses, and even non-motorized screw-drive lenses. An illustration showing the internal construction of the LA-EA5 adapter, with emphasis on the screw-drive motor. Despite the ability to power non-motorized screw-drive lenses, the LA-EA5 feat...