The rated list of minolta mdmc lenses on the sony a7. Minolta digital slr camera with builtin flash and interchangeable lens specification sheet. Novoflex adapter for minolta md or mc lens to sony emount. This may include the emount nex range, if used with an laea1 or 2 adaptor, although there may be restrictions. Unlike the minolta md adapter, mounting the lens for nikon adapter requires a counterclockwise turn until you hear the click of the locking mechanism tested with a nikon micro nikkor 55m f2. Because of the flangefocaldistance of minolta sr lenses all adapters for dslr cameras either contain an optical element which will reduce image quality a lot or you. The 9, minoltas last professional film camera, represented an amazing achievement in. Full frame coverage on the sony a850, a900 and a99 models plus the a7. The 2800 af may work on the newest sony alpha cameras, which descend from maxxum. Minolta maxxum 7000 af slr camera first generation af. Minolta maxxum dynax 7000 a beginners guide how to load an auto winding slr overview of the parts and operation of the minolta maxxum 7000. Minolta maxxum 3xi my first precious minolta dynax 400si hello canada minolta dimage 7i darling konica minolta 5d first dslr sony alpha a100 killer baby sony alpha a700 serious tool canon 5dmkii.
Automatic diaphragm will not operate correctly while using this adapter, so manual or aperture priority mode must be used when this adapter is attached. The xi lenses will still function as autofocus lenses with a manual zoom. A remarkable design element is a slope upon the ergonomic grip which bears the cameras lcd display. On the other hand, if you can live with manual focus which is quite easy with peaking and focus magnify, there are a ton of old cheap and very good 50mm lenses. View and download minolta maxxum 5000 owners manual online. The adapter for the sony e mount does not require a lens in the adapter. Minolta maxxum 7000 with bh70l 4aa battery holder 35mm autofocus slr, maxxum sony alpha lens mount, 24. Price new from used from mass market paperback, 1980 please retry. But now i want to try some fixedfocus lenses and your list is my guide.
In other words, sony alpha mount is the minolta alphamaxxumdynax mount. Minolta legacy lenses on a6000 started apr 22, 2014. Will i be able to use the minolta af 3580mm and the minolta af 100300mm f4. I gather that minolta sold this camera primarily in a kit with a 3570mm f4 zoom lens, but almost all of the maxxum 7000s i found on. User manuals, minolta film camera operating guides and service manuals. Free minolta maxxum 7000i film slr camera manual in pdf format. Minolta mc and md lenses are not compatible with sony alpha mount or e mount dslrs without the use of an adapter. I have a minolta 7000 maxxum 35mm camera with a 70300 zoom tamron lens could you tell me what kind of digital camera to buy so the lens will fit thanks for your help.
If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Minolta maxxum alpha, dynax 7000 video manual 2 of 2 youtube. My sony alpha dslr and three prime, minolta maxxum lenses. Sony rx100 iv sony a6000 sony a7r ii sony e 50mm f1. I just bought a minolta maxxum 5000 af with a maxxum 1800 af flash,a maxxum 50mm af 1.
When sony took over konicaminolta imaging division, they took alpha name as a. Using 1980s minolta lenses on a modern sony digital camera. Amount lens bayonet was first introduced by minolta in 1985 for their first generations af slr film cameras and is used today with all sony amount alpha cameras. Minolta maxxum 7000 instruction manual, user manual, pdf. Even if you can find an old 18 or 21mm lens, its going to be. The minolta maxxum or often called dynax in some areas, in fact, for instance, i was told the maxxum 7000 was simply being referred as minolta 7000 in countries around pacific oceania region series slr models was so successful that it has actually forced companies like canon to scrap the fragilelyspec canon t80 and went back to the drawing board which eventually resulted with the birth. Please read my about lens ratings page to understand how the ratings are to be read all ratings are based on my experience with these lenses on my fullframe sony alpha 7 if you purchase the lens through one of the affiliatelinks in this article we get a small compensation with no additional cost to you.
Since the new sony dslrs can use the tamron lens you have 2 potential markets maxxum users and sony dslr users. Minoltas maxxum 7000 changed the photographic world in ways that we still. I gather that minolta sold this camera primarily in a kit with a 3570mm f4 zoom lens, but almost all of the maxxum 7000s i found on ebay came with this 50mm prime lens. When sony took over konica minolta imaging division. Minolta film camera user manuals download manualslib. Its still otf, so no digital ttl, but manual and auto still make it useful. It is not perfect but at least a way to get exif info in camera for manual lenses.
Minolta used 3 different names for their af slr cameras in various part of the world. Generally, all minolta af ie minolta amount lenses from minolta will work on sony alpha cameras. Wondering about using vintage lenses with an a6000. It was the first camera to feature both integrated autofocus af and motorised film advance, the standard configuration for later amateur and professional single lens reflex cameras. As much a computer as it is a camera, the 7000i makes focusing and exposing pictures easier, quicker and more accurate than ever before. It is a popular thing to adapt these old rokkors and other sr mount lenses to sony cameras. How can i use my minolta 3500xi flash with my sony a. Fotasy minolta md lens to sony emount adapter, md to.
The minolta af lens manual front covers are shown below. Minolta and then sony used a screwy new shoe from about 19882012, and minolta made adapters so that this flash will work on the slotstyle hot shoe. These were named alpha which is the same name minolta used in japan, they used the maxxum name in north america and dynax in europe. Minolta maxxum af 7000 35mm slr film camera outfit with 50mm and 70300mm zoom lenses, rare 2x teleconverter lens, manual and camera bag cameratypewritershop 5 out of.
Minolta maxxum 7000 35mm slr camera instruction manual mass market paperback 1980. It allows you to mount a minolta md or minolta mc lens to sony emount camera with a precision mechanical adapter. I still have an old 7000i with a kit lens and a tamron af 28300mm zoom. View and download minolta 7000 maxxum manual online. Of course, you could list the 7000 with the tamron lens and buy a sony a350 body and use your minolta maxxum lens on it. Dyxum lens guide provides information about most lenses ever released for. I will tell the old minolta rokkors are good lenses. So a 50mm lens is going to give you the equivalent of 75mm on a full frame camera. I like and use minolta sr lenses a lot and this is a growing database of them.
Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Minolta maxxum lenses will work perfectly the sony slrs are minolta konica minolta. A system, breaking compatibility with its earlier manualfocus lenses in the mc and md system. Ive decided to add a dslr to my toolbag after several years of using a minolta alpha9, and im very glad to see that my old minolta and sigma minolta mount lenses will work with the sony alpha bodies thank goodness that sony has had the good sense to keep the lens mount the same instead of going for some fancy new allelectronic connection. Of course, you might list the 7000 with the tamron lens and buy a sony a350 body and use your minolta maxxum lens on it. Maxxum 7000 with 35 70mm zoom lens testing a minolta maxxum 7000 35mm film slr camera.
That means manual focus of the lens and manual control of the lens aperture fstop. Minolta af lens manuals sony alpha dslr, slt and nex. Minolta alpha maxxum, dynax 9 video manual 1 of 3 youtube. The minolta 7000 af was the first popular autofocus slr camera. Aug 10, 2007 maxxum dynax af lens repair manual cd. Minolta maxxum alpha, dynax 7000 video manual 2 of 2 minoltas maxxum 7000 changed the photographic. Join our facebook group where we share our work and keep the good times. Imo, you will have to hold the maxxum and the minolta lens and record the tamron on ebay. Minolta maxxum 7000i 35mm camera body at keh camera. I just purchased this adaptor for my minolta maxxum 7000 lenses to sony a6000. Sep 30, 2018 minolta mc and md lenses are not compatible with sony alpha mount or e mount dslrs without the use of an adapter.
Minolta lens on a6000 in reply to sln001 may 10, 2018 i just realized my sony 6000 can use my old beloved minolta lenses. Mar 12, 2015 if you are still shooting film you can of course use any minolta mc or md lens on a wide range of old minolta sr filmcameras like the minolta xd7 or x700. Guide to minolta md lens mount adapters for sony emount. Note that sony offers two fullframe models, the a900 and a850. Canon ae1 my brothers minolta maxxum 3xi my first precious minolta dynax 400si hello canada minolta dimage 7i darling konica minolta 5d first dslr sony alpha a100 killer baby sony alpha a700 serious tool canon 5dmkii weird computer with average lenses. Minolta manual focus camera lens for sony for sale ebay. The frustration is that there are no good, supercheap old manual focus wideangle lens that you can use on the a6000. When the maxxum 7000 was introduced, it was the first slr with a wholly integrated autofocus system built into the body. As you know minolta joined konica and in 2006 they stopped camera production. Ganzel sells a cd entitled the minolta maxxum dynax af lens service repair manual mini cd, which covers most of the popular minolta amount lenses. Minolta maxxum 7000 with bh70l 4aa battery holder 35mm autofocus slr, maxxumsony alpha lens mount, 24. I just purchased this adaptor for my minolta maxxum 7000 lenses to.
I just found out that my dad has an old minolta dynax 7000i with 2 lenses. Minolta legacy lenses on a6000 apr 22, 2014 i just found out that my dad has an old minolta dynax 7000i with 2 lenses. Free minolta maxxum 5000 film slr camera manual in pdf format. View and download minolta maxxum 7000 manual online. What digital camera can i use with my old lenses off a minolta dynax 7000. Even if you can find an old 18 or 21mm lens, its going to be the equivalent of a 24 or 30mm on a full frame. Minolta af lens manuals sony alpha dslr, slt and nex lens. Pete ganzel is the original minolta hacker he is responsible for a number of incredible minolta upgrades and mods. Initial minolta 7000s af lens system comprised of 12 minolta af lenses with focal lengths ranging from 24mm to 300mm. Alpha 5000, 7000 af maxxum 7000, alpha 7000, 9000 af maxxum 9000. To get real manual power settings full stops down to 116, iirc or auto thyristor mode at the same minolta vintage, you had to get the 5400xi. I have seen rokkors for sale on ebay already adapted for the alpha and the e mount sonys.
Now, if you really want af, look for a sony sel 50mm f1. Minolta maxxum lenses compatible with sony dslrs feltmagnet. How can i use my minolta 3500xi flash with my sony a camera. This item minolta 7000 with minolta maxxum af zoom 3570mm 1. The adapter used with the sony alpha mount must have an extra lens to correct focusing.
Jan, 2018 the sony playmemories app lens compensation sets a given name in the exif to a lens from a database you can build in the app. Form designer for this camera was the german hans muth. Minolta maxxum 7000 35mm slr camera instruction manual minolta camera company on. Imo, you should keep the maxxum and the minolta lens and list the tamron on ebay. The combination of sony alpha cameras and minolta lenses is an affordable way to enjoy high quality, digital photography. Can i use minolta maxxum lenses with sony alpha cameras. Guide to minolta md lens mount adapters for sony emount cameras. Considering the fact that the new sony dslrs can use the tamron lens you have 2 skills markets maxxum customers and sony dslr users. With these models, the fieldofview of your lenses will match exactly. Nov 08, 2010 imo, you should keep the maxxum and the minolta lens and list the tamron on ebay. View online or download minolta 7000 maxxum instruction manual, manual.
In 1988 minolta launched the second series of slr camera bodies with the minolta af mount. An even more basic maxxum, this camera was basically for the pointandshoot user that wanted a system slr camera with interchangeable lenses and more. There is no link on the cover image, but below each cover youll see the different language versions, which is a link to a larger image. Minolta maxxum 7000 35mm slr camera instruction manual. May 08, 20 imo, you will have to hold the maxxum and the minolta lens and record the tamron on ebay. Compact lightweight zoom lens for minolta af 35mm konica minolta or sony alpha. Initial minolta 7000 s af lens system comprised of 12 minolta af lenses with focal lengths ranging from 24mm to 300mm. Which classic mf lenses are best to use with sonya6000. Adapted minolta mount lenses on the sony a6000 youtube.