Electronic contacts can transfer some control or data, but they do not guarantee every AF mode. A passive adapter may require manual focus or lensless-shutter settings.
Make the exact-model decision
Check the precise adapter's control and AF list rather than relying on the word electronic. Record the adapter model and read its direction as lens side to body side. Check the maker’s excluded lenses before attaching anything.
A manufacturer example
Sony publishes separate LA-EA1 through LA-EA5 feature rows, so the adapter number changes the answer even for the same A-mount lens. Use the linked page for its stated model and revision; a different model may need a different support document.
Where to draw the line
Electronic contacts, a manual ring and a glass-containing adapter solve different problems. Avoid extrapolating from one adapter generation to another. 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 inspect directed adapters 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.