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Old 11-05-2010, 02:47 PM   #883
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Originally Posted by VancouverG88 View Post
RCubed,
Have you upgraded the firmware on your NEX? It improves the user interface a LOT, and you will need it to enable autofocus on your adapter.

Having said that, the autofocus with the nex adapter and alpha lenses is really bad. Claimed 2-7 seconds to autofocus, and in my opinion that's pretty much unusable. If you aren't worried about autofocus and are ONLY going to use manual focus, I suggest you stay away from the DT 50mm 1.8 and look for an older Minolta 50mm f/1.7. These may range from $50-100, depending on the condition, and they are also full frame lenses, if you ever decide to go full frame. But there is no built in motor, and thus, you cannot use autofocus with it on the NEX (but you will be able to with alpha bodies).
Hmm.
Yeah I upgraded the firmware already. I just want to find a use of the LA-EA1 adapter. Lol.
I already have the a Minolta 50mm 1.4 for the nex. Maybe ill save the money and pick up a Canon FD 55mm f1.2 with the money instead.
Thanks.
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