Digital Camera Lenses
Can you use normal SLR lenses with a digital camera? I have a film Minolta Dynax SLR. I would like to upgrade to digital, but I have some great lenses that it would be a shame not to be able to use...
Can you use normal SLR lenses with a digital camera?
I have a film Minolta Dynax SLR. I would like to upgrade to digital, but I have some great lenses that it would be a shame not to be able to use any more.
If I buy a Sony digital SLR body can I use normal lenses with it?
Thanks.
Just to clarify as I didn't explain too well, Minolta as such do not produce anymore, it is now Sony and they are compatable.
When Minolta introduced the Maxxum 7000 Auto Focus camera in 1985 they changed their lens mount. That mount, the A-mount, remains in use today on all current Sony DSLR cameras - A100/200/300/350/700.
The lenses you've used on your Minolta Dynax will work just fine on a Sony DSLR. One advantage you'll gain is this: since the image circle for a 35mm film camera is much larger than the sensor on the A300, you'll only be using, in effect, the "sweet spot" of the lens.