Can I use my Minolta 35mm lens on a digital camera?

by: Digital SLR Guide Old Minolta lenses are ONLY compatible with Sony digital SLR cameras since Sony bought out the entire Minolta DSLR line back in 2006. So, the basic answer is that yes, you should be able to ATTACH your old Minolta lenses to a new Sony DSLR.

What cameras are compatible with Minolta lenses?

All your Minolta AF lenses will work in the old Konica Minolta DSLRs (5D and 7D) and in the later Sony DSLRs starting with the Sony A100 and onwards.

Are Minolta and Nikon lenses interchangeable?

This Pro Lens Adapter from Fotodiox enables the use of your Minolta MD lenses on Nikon F mount SLR and DSLR cameras. This manual adapter does not maintain automatic lens control between the camera and lens; aperture priority or manual shooting modes should be used, as well as stop-down metering for exposure control.

What mount are Minolta lenses?

Minolta has two common mounts – MD and AF. Like the Canon lenses, the older and newer lenses are not compatible with older and newer cameras.

Is Minolta A mount same as Sony a mount?

When Sony bought Minolta, they decided to retain the A-mount of Minolta and use it in their new line of digital cameras known as the Sony Alpha. The benefit of this is that the A-mount on the new digital cameras and the A-mount on the older film cameras is identical.

Is Minolta A-mount same as Sony a mount?

Are Minolta lenses compatible with Canon?

6 Answers. No. The six SLR mounts that you can easily adapt to Canon EOS with simple ring adapters are Leica-R, Nikon F, Contax/Yashica, Pentax K, M42, and Olympus OM. But Minolta AF lenses work just fine on Sony Alpha (A-mount) dSLRs and dSLTs without any adapters.

Is MD and MC mount the same?

The lens mount, contrary to common belief, is actually called the “SR” mount, not the “MC” or “MD” mount. The terms MC and MD relate to different series’ of Minolta lenses, with different features. All of the lenses, however, use the SR mount. These lenses are very early designs and do not incorporate meter coupling.

Do Minolta lenses fit Sony E mount?

Sony DSLR and SLT Cameras With Lens Mount Type: A Mount or E Mount. Sony A Mount cameras are compatible with Minolta Alpha lenses. Sony E Mount cameras are not compatible with Minolta Alpha lenses without an adapter.

Is the Minolta Maxxum lens compatible with a Sony a Mount?

Sony A Mount cameras are compatible with Minolta Alpha lenses. Sony E Mount cameras are not compatible with Minolta Alpha lenses without an adapter. There are literally millions of Maxxum lenses hidden away in garages and attics. I’ve found them at second hand stores on eBay, Craig’s List and Shopgoodwill.com.

What kind of lenses does Minolta A mount?

Minolta A-mount lenses are easily identified by the AF -engraving. Minolta also released three M-mount lenses in cooperation with Leica, the M-Rokkor 28mm 1:2.8, 40mm 1:2 and 90mm 1:4.

Can a Minolta lens be used on a Pentax K mount?

– Allow Minolta MD MC mount lenses used on Pentax K mount camera body. – Made of brass and aluminum. Stable,precise and durable construction.Manually operated.Infinity focus allowed. – For heavy medium format lenses, we suggest to use with a telephoto bracket and a tripod to balance its weight when shoot.

Can a Minolta MD lens be used on a Sony NEX Alpha?

– Allow Minolta MD MC mount lenses used on Sony E NEX/Alpha camera body. – Made of 100% brass. Stable, precise and durable construction. Manually operated. Infinity focus allowed. – For heavy medium format lenses, we suggest to use with a telephoto bracket and a tripod to balance its weight when shoot.