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Sigma HMS AF support?

Rawfa

Active member
Hi guys,

I'm about to trade in some stuff for a Sigma 85mm f1.4. I was reading the lens description online and it says that "If the camera body does not support HSM, autofocus will not be available". I want to use this lens with the A7 + LA-EA4 and the A99. Can anyone confirm if it works on both?
 

Malina DZ

Member
If the lens original box has a sticker "compartible with Sony SLT" cameras, it should work. Otherwise, You may need to send the lens to Sigma for a FW update.
 

Rawfa

Active member
rawfa have you discuss the AF speed difference between the la-ea4 vs the a99?
Sorry, are you asking me to compare which one is fastest and more accurate? If that is the case, then it's the A99 without a doubt. I've read many people's comments saying the la-ea4 was very fast and accurate but I really don't see it. My initial idea was to get 2 A7 cameras with la-ea4 for weddings, events and such, but it's just not fast or accurate enough. The A99 may not be ultra fast but it's just fast and accurate enough. It's really a shame because I would much rather move around with 2 small A7 bodies.
 
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