We currently have an early 1990's Minolta Maxxum Dynax 3xi with many lenses and filters. Is there a new digital SLR that we can use our current lenses, etc. with?
2006-10-30 13:24:58 · 9 answers · asked by Lisa K 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Usually the same brand will take the same lenses. It is a mechanical issue. I did that with a Nikon and it was perfect (Actually better than perfect since the image size on a digital camera is one-third smaller so it is like getting a zoom lense one-third longer in focal length)
2006-10-30 13:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably, but I dont know for sure with Minolta. Canon digital SLRs will take old lenses, but there is a "multiplier" effect, caused by the fact that the sensor is smaller than a 35 mm film frame. With Canon, the multiplier is 1.6, so a 200 mm lens has a focal length of 320 mm on most of their digital SLRs. I think Nikon's multiplier is 1.5.
2006-10-30 13:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by Phil S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, it is caused by the delay in the shutter. Before you buy check to see how much delay is in the sutter[ from the time you push down on the shutter release to the time the shutter actually fires.] I'm looking at a Fujifilm Fine Pix S7000, It is a lot less that a SLR, but has a very good rating by the Professionals and the shutter reacts within 1/10 of a Second. Check it out.
2016-03-28 02:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh! I love Minoltas! My old SLR lenses are configured differently and don't fit my new one. However, that's just mine. If I were you I would go to the largest camera store in your area and find someone in the store who is actually competent and present this to them. If you have no luck, I do have a friend in another part of Flordia who is a photographer and I will ask them for you! There may be adapters to make them work.
2006-10-30 13:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since noone actualy answered your question....
YES, you can use them on the now discontinued Maxxum 7D/5D and/or the Current Sony Alpha A100.
You may have issues with the flash though....
2006-10-31 11:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by clavestone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try mounting them. I know that you can use your SLR lenses to a digital body of NIKON. I'm not sure of other brands.
2006-10-30 13:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by George S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
usually the issue is whether or not the old lenses are auto focus. If they are not, you are probably out of luck
2006-11-01 20:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by tootallguy48 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it made by the same company I think it will cause people can spend hundreds of dollars on lens. a friend had a canon rebel and bought the dig rebel cause her lens will fit it.
2006-10-30 13:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not
try to measure and see
2006-10-30 13:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by idwebi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋