Compare the functions you actually use: still AF, movie AF, stabilization, size and the adapter's restrictions.
Make the exact-model decision
Build a feature checklist from official tables, then price only products that meet it. Ask for the rear mount, model code and firmware before comparing used listings. Budget for the exact adapter and filter accessories, not just the lens.
A manufacturer example
Sony’s LA-EA5 page distinguishes still AF support on selected bodies from its explicit lack of autofocus during movie recording. Use the linked page for its stated model and revision; a different model may need a different support document.
Where to draw the line
A seller’s short description and photos cannot replace a manufacturer compatibility table or a safe physical test with return rights. If a source does not address the exact feature you need, record that feature as unknown rather than treating silence as support or incompatibility.
Your next step
Take the model code from the body or lens label, open the official source below, and compare its scope with the equipment you have. Then use the search exact model codes to organize what is known. Do not mount an item that resists or appears on a maker’s exclusion list.
Official sources and scope
Checked for this reference on October 30, 2026. Product firmware and support lists can change; inspect the current maker page for your exact revision.