Sony & Minolta Maxxum AF lenses Does this camera work with the Minolta Maxxum AF lenses? I have the Maxxum 9000 with many lenses and would love to go digital slr. Thanks... appreciate any info.
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you can also visit dyxum.com for a VERY in-depth listing of all of the compatible lenses for the alpha system, as well as reviews and ratings for each one based on user experience. In addition, you'll find a very helpful, unbiased, knowledgeable forum full of users ready to help out the alpha photographer, or any photographer for that matter. Check it out, it'll be more help than you ever though you needed. I have an A200, and i visit Dyxum regularly. happy shooting!
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No, this is for the older Minolta MD/MC mount not the Minolta Maxxum/Sony Alpha mount. In order to use Minolta Maxxum/Sony Alpha lenses with a NEX-3 you need a Sony LA-EA2 adapter. The LA-EA2 adapter allows you to use the auto focus on all Maxxum and Alpha lenses.
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I'm quite confused by sony's new naming system for its E-mount cameras now. i don't have a6000, but if a6000 is E-mount, then this E(camera)-A(lenses) adapter should allow you to use any sony A-mount lens or minolta AF lens on sony E-mount camera, without autofocus.
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I purchased this camera with the intention of using a collection of Minolta lenses I collected years ago in conjunction with a Minolta Alpha 9000 film camera I was using. The SLT-A99V works great with these lenses. The auto focus works faster with this body and especially important is the fact that the stabilization system is contained within the body and not the lens so you get the benefit of that capability. I have since purchased additional used Minolta lenses on eBay and have been pleased with the results. I cannot justify the expense of the new Sony or Carl Zeiss lenses and have not tried them. I purchased this camera with the intention of using a collection of Minolta lenses I collected years ago in conjunction with a Minolta Alpha 9000 film camera I was using. The SLT-A99V works great with these lenses. The auto focus works faster with this body and especially important is the fact that the stabilization system is contained within the body and not the lens so you get the benefit of that capability. I have since purchased additional used Minolta lenses on eBay and have been pleased with the results. I cannot justify the expense of the new Sony or Carl Zeiss lenses and have not... » Read More I purchased this camera with the intention of using a collection of Minolta lenses I collected years ago in conjunction with a Minolta Alpha 9000 film camera I was using. The SLT-A99V works great with these lenses. The auto focus works faster with this body and especially important is the fact that the stabilization system is contained within the body and not the lens so you get the benefit of that capability. I have since purchased additional used Minolta lenses on eBay and have been pleased with the results. I cannot justify the expense of the new Sony or Carl Zeiss lenses and have not tried them. « Show Less
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Yes, any Minolta Auto-Focus (AF) lens, also known as Maxxum lenses, will fit onto the the Alpha-mount of the Sony a57 camera, and the auto-focus mechanism will function as designed. However, earlier Minolta manual focus lenses, designated as MC or MD mounts cannot be installed directly onto alpha-mount Sony cameras.
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I honestly don't know. However, it's my understanding the Minolta lenses within the last 10 years are compatable with Sony A-Mount cameras. Hope this is helpful.
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Thanks! A lot of specific info.Yeah, I knew the NEX series can't handle the Maxxum lenses.I probably wouldn't be buying any more lenses cause that's why I want the Sony BODY, cause I already HAVE several Maxxum lenses. PLus I really like how they have the IS in the body, not the lens.I don't often shoot sports so that's not a problem to me.I did NOT know that Tamron was associated with Minolta/Sony. To be honest, the original reason I went with Maxxum was that I had trouble seeing well enough to manually focus (took me forever). So I'd probably let the camera do that, and just change the speed/opening.My daughter has a Canon 30D but BOY is that a heavy body!Well, thanks again. I'll prob be buying the A33 body next month. Thanks! A lot of specific info.Yeah, I knew the NEX series can't handle the Maxxum lenses.I probably wouldn't be buying any more lenses cause that's why I want the Sony BODY, cause I already HAVE several Maxxum lenses. PLus I really like how they have the IS in the body, not the lens.I don't often shoot sports so that's not a problem to me.I did NOT know that Tamron was associated with Minolta/Sony. To be honest, the original reason I went with Maxxum was that I had trouble seeing well enough to manually focus (took me forever). So I'd... » Read More Thanks! A lot of specific info.Yeah, I knew the NEX series can't handle the Maxxum lenses.I probably wouldn't be buying any more lenses cause that's why I want the Sony BODY, cause I already HAVE several Maxxum lenses. PLus I really like how they have the IS in the body, not the lens.I don't often shoot sports so that's not a problem to me.I did NOT know that Tamron was associated with Minolta/Sony. To be honest, the original reason I went with Maxxum was that I had trouble seeing well enough to manually focus (took me forever). So I'd probably let the camera do that, and just change the speed/opening.My daughter has a Canon 30D but BOY is that a heavy body!Well, thanks again. I'll prob be buying the A33 body next month. « Show Less
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Content of detail that FF camera sensor is capable of resolving is very good. Basic 24mm f/2.8 lens is very wide on FF camera. All Sony FF cameras: A900 and A850, A99 and A7 and A7r are compatible with inexpensive Minolta Maxxum AF lenses - that were made for 35mm film cameras.
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This lens will fit a Maxxum 7000...I pair it with my Maxxum 7 and get wonderful results. I have not tried with a digital camera because I use a Canon rather than Sony. On film I get fantastic results....colors are rendered beautifully and sharpness is top notch throughout the range.
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While I can't confirm 100% as I don't own any Minolta lenses, I can confirm that my existing Sony A Series lenses purchased before this model came out still fit this model. And I understand it all Minolta SLR lenses that fit the A series cameras should fit this camera body as well.
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Yes. I have 2 old Minolta lenses and both work great with my Sony a33 and a65.
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No. The new sony cameras including the a500 have adopted the E-mount lenses despite the word alpha in their name. The older Sony Cameras that used the alpha-mount lenses are the only ones that can use the Minolta lenses.
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JohnI used a Minolta to Canon converter to use my old Minolta MD Rokkor manual lens on my digital Canon. It worked fine. I'm pretty sure that the converter will work for your sigma lens but caution as to whether the AF will work. It's probably still worth buying the converter and trying it as you have a good lens that would otherwise go to waste. Hope this helps. Neil
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I'm not familiar with the Minolta Maxxum 70, but if your Minolta has an A-Mount, it should work with no problem. Bear in mind that this lens is not designed for full-frame sensors.
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You can use any Sony or Minolta auto focus lens or any aftermarket lens with the Sony mount. Canon or Nikon lenses will not work.
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Yes, the auto shutter or aperture settings on the Nikon camera will not work on the Minolta lens. Any you will have to focus manually as well.
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I purchased the Sony A350 for the same reason, that I had a Minolta and several lenses. I have found that the auto focus does not function properly , it does not focus accurately, when using these lenses. Sony may have an adapter to compensate for this but I don't have that answer.