Techart has launched a converter that allows the use of lenses without a focusing motor to be autofocused. Initially for Leica M lenses on Sony e mount cameras, the Techart Pro has a motor moves the lens’s focal plane away from or towards the subject. The amount of movement is controlled by the camera’s autofocus control.

Techart lists the following features:

• Turn your Manual Focus Leica M-mount Lens into Auto Focus.
• Fast & Precise Focusing for Snapshot / Motion photography.
• Support AF-S & AF-C mode.
• Further adapting other lenses with other bayonet mounts.
• Improve Close Focus Ability.
• Super Light and Compact.
• Wireless control via Bluetooth and Android/iPhone app.
• Compatible with Sony A7(II) & Sony A7R(II).

The Techart Pro adapter is available now for pre order priced at $349, with units shipping in March.