FIRST-PARTY LENS ADAPTERS
Camera makers that have moved or are in the process of moving from SLRs to
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aperture control. These adapters also work with compatible third-party glass
from brands like Sigma and Tamron.
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models. Its FTZ adapter brings full support for autofocus and aperture control
to most lenses that are compatible with its F-mount SLRs. The adapter doesn’t
support autofocus for very old lenses that require a screw to drive focusing
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lenses from Minolta and Sony.
THIRD-PARTY LENS ADAPTERS WITH AUTOFOCUS
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simple mechanical spacers, useful only for fully manual lenses, others go further
and add autofocus support.