Firmware Update For Sony A7 II

**jlstrawman** · 11-03-2015, 08:02 PM

Sony to Bring Uncompressed Raw to a7 II via Firmware Update; Follow B&H Photo Explora Blog for Updates

stevebrot · 11-04-2015, 09:31 AM

One less thing in the "negative" column for A7 II reviews

Steve

**jlstrawman** · 11-04-2015, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

One less thing in the "negative" column for A7 II reviews

Steve

I enjoy my A7 II immensely. Takes great photos. I can use all my Pentax lenses. I see no point in obsessing, as many do, over a camera that is used in my hobby. What's not to like. I guess I had not noticed any negatives for the way I use the A7 II. IMHO the firmware update will only improve my enjoyment.

**cartesio** · 06-10-2016, 05:56 AM

Does the Sony A7 ii autofocus with Pentax lenses? For instance the FA 35mm or FA 50mm?

**jlstrawman** · 06-10-2016, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by cartesio

Does the Sony A7 ii autofocus with Pentax lenses? For instance the FA 35mm or FA 50mm?

No. Only with native Sony FE lenses, and Sony A and other certain lenses with the Sony LA-EA4 adapter. Pentax lenses work great using manual focus.

**cartesio** · 06-10-2016, 01:11 PM

Thanks.

butangmucat · 07-16-2016, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

No. Only with native Sony FE lenses, and Sony A and other certain lenses with the Sony LA-EA4 adapter. Pentax lenses work great using manual focus.

So no "smart" adapter for PK? I know there are 3rd party smart adapters for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts with autofocus, and I thought the same for PK (Though I only use a "dumb" adapter for my Takumar with a M42-PK ring).

**MJL** · 07-17-2016, 04:05 PM

I would love to get a "smart" auto focus adapter to use my Nikon F lenses on the A camera. I have never seen or heard such adapter. Do they exist?

**TomB_tx** · 07-18-2016, 07:46 AM

I don't care for auto-focus, but an "active adapter" to meter wide open and stop down automatically would be great. But realistically the A7 EVF is just fine for viewing and focusing at the taking aperture.

butangmucat · 07-18-2016, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by MJL

I would love to get a "smart" auto focus adapter to use my Nikon F lenses on the A camera. I have never seen or heard such adapter. Do they exist?

I did find one on Taobao (I am in China now) and obviously it is by a Chinese manufacturer, and it costs around RMB 1800, which is around 300 US dollars.

---------- Post added 07-18-16 at 08:15 AM ----------

Originally posted by TomB_tx

I don't care for auto-focus, but an "active adapter" to meter wide open and stop down automatically would be great. But realistically the A7 EVF is just fine for viewing and focusing at the taking aperture.

This kind of adapter retails about RMB 200 or 30 - 40 dollars in China, and also from one of the many Chinese manufacturers.

**MJL** · 07-18-2016, 09:15 AM

$300 USD for an adapter of unknown quality from TaoBao? My search is off.

butangmucat · 07-18-2016, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by MJL

$300 USD for an adapter of unknown quality from TaoBao? My search is off.

Try Amazon and pay attention to the reviews?

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11-04-2015, 09:31 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	One less thing in the "negative" column for A7 II reviews Steve

11-04-2015, 01:52 PM	#3
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot One less thing in the "negative" column for A7 II reviews Steve I enjoy my A7 II immensely. Takes great photos. I can use all my Pentax lenses. I see no point in obsessing, as many do, over a camera that is used in my hobby. What's not to like. I guess I had not noticed any negatives for the way I use the A7 II. IMHO the firmware update will only improve my enjoyment.

06-10-2016, 05:56 AM	#4
cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Does the Sony A7 ii autofocus with Pentax lenses? For instance the FA 35mm or FA 50mm?

06-10-2016, 07:53 AM	#5
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058 Original Poster	Originally posted by cartesio Does the Sony A7 ii autofocus with Pentax lenses? For instance the FA 35mm or FA 50mm? No. Only with native Sony FE lenses, and Sony A and other certain lenses with the Sony LA-EA4 adapter. Pentax lenses work great using manual focus.

06-10-2016, 01:11 PM	#6
cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Thanks.

07-16-2016, 08:27 PM	#7
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Originally posted by jlstrawman No. Only with native Sony FE lenses, and Sony A and other certain lenses with the Sony LA-EA4 adapter. Pentax lenses work great using manual focus. So no "smart" adapter for PK? I know there are 3rd party smart adapters for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts with autofocus, and I thought the same for PK (Though I only use a "dumb" adapter for my Takumar with a M42-PK ring).

07-17-2016, 04:05 PM	#8
MJL Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Canadian WetCoast Photos: Albums Posts: 384	I would love to get a "smart" auto focus adapter to use my Nikon F lenses on the A camera. I have never seen or heard such adapter. Do they exist?

07-18-2016, 07:46 AM	#9
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	I don't care for auto-focus, but an "active adapter" to meter wide open and stop down automatically would be great. But realistically the A7 EVF is just fine for viewing and focusing at the taking aperture.

07-18-2016, 08:14 AM	#10
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Originally posted by MJL I would love to get a "smart" auto focus adapter to use my Nikon F lenses on the A camera. I have never seen or heard such adapter. Do they exist? I did find one on Taobao (I am in China now) and obviously it is by a Chinese manufacturer, and it costs around RMB 1800, which is around 300 US dollars. ---------- Post added 07-18-16 at 08:15 AM ---------- Originally posted by TomB_tx I don't care for auto-focus, but an "active adapter" to meter wide open and stop down automatically would be great. But realistically the A7 EVF is just fine for viewing and focusing at the taking aperture. This kind of adapter retails about RMB 200 or 30 - 40 dollars in China, and also from one of the many Chinese manufacturers.

07-18-2016, 09:15 AM	#11
MJL Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Canadian WetCoast Photos: Albums Posts: 384	$300 USD for an adapter of unknown quality from TaoBao? My search is off.

07-18-2016, 09:17 AM	#12
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Originally posted by MJL $300 USD for an adapter of unknown quality from TaoBao? My search is off. Try Amazon and pay attention to the reviews?