If I buy a digital SLR camera, will the lenses, telephoto, wide angle, fisheye, etc. from my regular SLRs work on it. As long as they are the same kind of lens, bayonet style? Although my cameras were quite exspnsive when originally purchased they are not worth much now. But I would like to keep my good lenses if they will work . Your professional help will be appreciated
2007-12-06 10:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by Denny 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Minolta made 2 models of DSLR's before their departure from the photo industry and they were really well received. The models were the 7D and the 5D. The 7D was based on the film 7 model that was very highly regarded. Basing it on that model gave the 7D some of the best ergonomics ever on a digital camera IMHO it was 6mp, and had in-body anti-shake (a first at the time but now employed in the Olympus and Pentax lines as well as the Sony line that succeeded the KM offerings). The 5d was based more on their lower end cameras and is what the Sony A100 is currently based off of same specs just a little more economy model. The 7D can be found in the $600+ range for a decent used model (a price that will get you a new A100) but it is in a whole different range as far as build quality to either the 5D or A100. The 5D can be found starting around $400+ for a good used model ( I would splurge the extra couple of hundred and get the A100 if looking at the 5D though). The A100 is Sony's first step into the DSLR world and was nice shot to get them started. 10mp, in-body anti-shake, good pricing were its strong points. The newest model is the A700 and it follows in the 7D tradition as far as build quality and ergonomics go, even though it definitely has a Sony flavor to it.
2007-12-06 14:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, totally ignore "silencetheevil8" because he is very wrong. Camera manufacturers have always used a proprietary lens mount and were never interchangeable. Although this has changed in some instances, a Canon lens still only mounts to a Canon camera, just as a Nikon lens only mounts to a Nikon camera. You may occasionally find an adapter to mount one lens brand on another body but you lose auto metering and focus.
Second, the other answerer is correct that your Minolta Maxxum lenses will mount on the Sony Alpha DSLR's since they are really Minolta cameras.
2007-12-06 10:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes: all Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha SLRs... film or digital... used the same lens mount. Now however Minolta doesn't actually make dSLRs anymore. They sold that division to Sony. The good news is that Sony retained the that same mount, so you can use your lenses on their models too.
2016-05-21 22:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minolta sold rights to Sony for their camera lines. Sony currently markets DSLRs under the "α" line and these MIGHT be compatible.
There's a review and more information in the included links.
2007-12-06 10:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by what 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the 2 DSLR's you can use your lenses on are the Sony A100 and A700
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2007-12-06 11:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Antoni 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most SLR/Reflex lenses are universal so yes they should fit any new camera. Sorry you are right cameras even on ebay drop in value by the minute.
2007-12-06 10:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by silencetheevil8 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋