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Sony® α (alpha) Camera Compatible Macro Lenses

Please consult the charts below for information about which Sony macro lenses are compatible with which Sony α (alpha) cameras.


 

DSLR-A100 – DSLR-A390 Cameras
Lenses Camera
Model Number Specifications α100 α200 α230 α290 α300 α330 α350 α380 α390
SAL-30M28*1 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SAL-50M28*1 50mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SAL-100M28*1 100mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  1. ADI Flash metering is available in combination with the following: HVL-F58AM, F42AM, F56AM, F36AM, KONICA MINOLTA 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D) and 2500(D).

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DSLR-A450 – DSLR-A900 Cameras
Lenses Camera
Model Number Specifications α450 α500 α550 α560*2*5 α580*2*5 α700 α850 α900
SAL-30M28 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM Yes Yes Yes Yes*4 Yes*4 Yes N/A*1 N/A*1
SAL-50M28 50mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes*3*4 Yes*3*4 Yes Yes Yes
SAL-100M28 100mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes*3*4 Yes*3*4 Yes Yes Yes
  1. The DT lens compatibility is not guaranteed because the camera does not meet the primary AE performance standard.
  2. ADI Flash metering is available in combination with the following: HVL-F58AM, F42AM, F56AM, F36AM, KONICA MINOLTA 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D) and 2500(D).
  3. The Contrast AF function cannot be used.
  4. When recording movies, the operating sounds of the camera may be recorded.
  5. The Auto Focus cannot be used while recording a movie.

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SLT-A33 – SLT-A99 Cameras
Lenses Camera
Model Number Specifications α33*1*3 α35*1*3 α37*1*3 α55*1*3 α57*1*3 α58*1*3 α65*1*3 α77*1*3 α99*1*3
SAL-30M28 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*2*4
SAL-50M28 50mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SAL-100M28 100mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  1. When you record movies with Auto Focus, the operating noise of the lens may be recorded.
  2. The "Dual AF System" function does not work.
  3. ADI Flash metering is available in combination with the following: HVL-F58AM, F42AM, F56AM, F36AM, KONICA MINOLTA 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D) and 2500(D).
  4. The angle of view will be APS-C Size, similar to a classic negative size.

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NEX3 – NEX-F3 Cameras
  • It is necessary to use the LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 mount adapter for compatibility with the NEX model cameras.
  • The SteadyShot function cannot be used.
Lenses Camera
NEX-3*3*4 NEX-3N*2 NEX-C3*4*6 NEX-F3*2
Mount Adapter Mount Adapter Mount Adapter Mount Adapter
Model Number Specifications LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2
SAL-30M28 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro Yes*5 Yes Yes*5*7 Yes*7 Yes*5 Yes Yes*5*7 Yes*7
SAL-50M28*1 50mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes*6 Yes*6 Yes Yes Yes*6 Yes*6
SAL-100M28*1 100mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes*6 Yes*6 Yes Yes Yes*6 Yes*6
  1. The Auto Focus function cannot be used.
  2. When recording movies, the operating sounds of the camera may be recorded.
  3. The Background Defocus Control cannot be used.
  4. The aperture is fixed during the movie recording.
  5. A firmware update for the LA-EA1 mount adapter is required to use the Auto Focus function.
  6. The Photo Creativity function cannot be used.
    • In Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority & Manual modes, the shutter and aperture can be adjusted.
    • The Lens Compensation feature cannot be used.

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NEX5 Series Cameras
  • It is necessary to use the LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 mount adapter for compatibility with the NEX model cameras.
  • The SteadyShot function cannot be used.
Lenses Camera
NEX-5*2 NEX-5N*4*5 NEX-5R*4
Mount Adapter Mount Adapter Mount Adapter
Model Number Specifications LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2
SAL-30M28 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro Yes*3 Yes Yes*3 Yes Yes*3 Yes
SAL-50M28*1 50mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SAL-100M28*1 100mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  1. The Auto Focus function cannot be used.
    • The Background Defocus Control cannot be used.
    • The aperture is fixed during the movie recording.
  3. A firmware update for the LA-EA1 mount adapter is required to use the Auto Focus function.
  4. The Photo Creativity function cannot be used.
    • In Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority & Manual modes, the shutter and aperture can be adjusted.
    • The Lens Compensation feature cannot be used.
    • When recording movies, the operating sounds of the camera may be recorded.

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NEX-6 – NEX-VG10 Cameras
  • It is necessary to use the LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 mount adapter for compatibility with the NEX model cameras.
  • The SteadyShot function cannot be used.
Lenses Camera
NEX-6*4 NEX-7*4 NEX-VG10*2
Mount Adapter Mount Adapter Mount Adapter
Model Number Specifications LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2
SAL-30M28 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro Yes*3 Yes Yes*3 Yes Yes*3 Yes
SAL-50M28*1 50mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SAL-100M28*1 100mm F2.8 Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  1. The Auto Focus function cannot be used.
  2. The Background Defocus Control cannot be used.
    The aperture is fixed during the movie recording.
  3. A firmware update for the LA-EA1 mount adapter is required to use the Auto Focus function.
    • In Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority & Manual modes, the shutter and aperture can be adjusted.
    • The Lens Compensation feature cannot be used.
    • When recording movies, the operating sounds of the camera may be recorded.

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NEX-VG20 – NEX-VG900 Cameras
  • It is necessary to use the LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 mount adapter for compatibility with the NEX model cameras.
  • The NEX-VG900 comes supplied with the LA-EA3 mount adapter and may be used instead of the LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 mount adapters.
  • The LA-EA3 mount adapter is not sold separately.
  • The SteadyShot function cannot be used.
Lenses Camera
NEX-VG20*3 NEX-VG30*3 NEX-VG900*3
Mount Adapter Mount Adapter Mount Adapter
Model Number Specifications LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1 LA-EA2 LA-EA1*4 LA-EA2*4 LA-EA3*6
SAL-30M28 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro Yes*2*5 Yes*2 Yes*1*5 Yes Yes*2*5 Yes*2 Yes*2*4*7
SAL-50M28 50mm F2.8 Macro Yes*1 Yes Yes*1 Yes Yes*1 Yes Yes*1
SAL-100M28 100mm F2.8 Macro Yes*1 Yes Yes*1 Yes Yes*1 Yes Yes*1
  1. The Auto Focus function cannot be used.
  2. The focus area cannot be selected.
  3. When recording movies, the operating sounds of the camera may be recorded.
  4. The angle of view will be APS-C Size, similar to a classic negative size.
  5. A firmware update of Version 02 or later is required for this lens. (For Windows® | For Mac® )
  6. The Phase Detection AF function cannot be used.
  7. The Autofocus AF-S speed will be slower with this lens than when an E-Mount lens is attached. Autofocus times will vary based on shooting environments and brightness.

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