Techart has introduced its 2nd generation autofocus lens adapter for mounting Leica M lenses on Sony E-mount cameras. This adapter does away with the bulging design of the first generation adapter, making room for other accessories. It is even possible to stack adapters to use other mounts than Leica M. Vintage glass. How nice it is to dig out used lenses, dust them off a bit, place them in front of the sensor and as a result get dreamy old-time vibes. But there’s one thing holding us back, isn’t there? The lack of autofocus on most of these old lenses. So if you’re a filmmaker who relies heavily on the autofocus smarts of your Sony cameras, this 2nd generation Technart Leica M / Sony E adapter might be worth a close look. New motor design. Image credit: Techart But how to enable autofocus on a fully manual lens? Well, the adapter itself is equipped with a clever motor design which alters the flange distance and therefore the focus of the lens. Techart 2nd gen Leica M / Sony E adapter According to Techart, it took the company 7 years of research & development to get this new Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter (LM-EA9) done. It features a more powerful motor, sleeker design and better autofocus performance. The most noticeable difference from the previous model is the now bulge-less design, which no longer obstructs other accessories or tripod plates. Compatible Sony camera models include: ZVE10a6000, a6100, a6300, a6500, a6400,...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 22 August, 2022