Minolta Maxxum Camera

Is it possible to attach Alpha lens' to a Maxxum camera? In theory it should be possible, but I want to make sure before I make any purchases. I am currently taking a film photography class and require a film-based camera. I have a larger lens collection for my Sony Alpha camera and would like to use them on the film-based camera if possible.

Unfortunately, if the lenses for your Sony DSLR are "DT" model lenses they really can't be used on the Maxxum. The "DT" series of lenses is designed for the cropped sensor of your DSLR and thus will cause vignetting on the Maxxum. Why? Because the image circle of the "DT" lens is too small to cover the 24mm x 36mm frame of the Maxxum. You can' of course, use any Maxxum lens on your DSLR with no problems. In fact, since you're only using the "sweet spot" of the lens you may get better results. If your lenses for your DSLR are not members of the "DT" family then they should perform just fine on your Maxxum film camera.

2010-01-13 10:57:59 by Mark

Minolta Maxxum camera commercial from 1986.

I have a Sigma auto-focus camera lens that had been used on a Minolta Maxxum 5000 SLR camera. The camera is now gone, but the lens remains. It is a 70mm - 210mm zoom lens with an F4 - F5.6 aperture. I don't want to go back to film, but that lens worked great. Are there any digital camera that it will fit?

The lens will physically mount on a new Sony DSLR, but that doesn't mean it will work. I have an old Sigma 35-135 metal monster that is a great lens, but it won't work on my Sony DSLR. However, it works just fine on my Maxxum 7000. Very good walk-around on that camera. Older Minolta lenses work as advertised on the Sony, but not all the off-brand stuff from the Maxxum days will.

I wouldn't base my camera purchase decision on that lens... not worth it. You can pick up a Minolta 70-210 F/4 constant aperture lens for about $200 or so, which will be a much better lens to begin with if you decide to go with Sony.

2009-11-10 21:40:11 by mrskyking737

Price: $19.95

i have a minolta maxxum 5 camera, i lost the manual for it and i havent used it in a while. i bought new batteries for it and the half full battery symbol keeps blinking on the screen, the lens doesn't focus, the film doesn't go in. what can i do other then take it into a shop?

First, you can download the manual for free at http://www.geocities.com/eskoufos/fmm.ht ml

Are you sure you bought the correct batteries? It requires (2) 3V CR2 Lithium batteries. Take the batteries out and check for corrosion.

If you have the correct batteries and no corrosion in the battery compartment then you may need to take it to a shop.

If it needs repair I suggest checking with Garry at http://www.garryscamera.com He charges $55.00 + $8.00 shipping to work on your camera model. Garry has serviced several of my Minolta cameras and I've been very satisfied with his work.

Should you ever decide to buy a DSLR, any lenses you have for your Maxxum will work on the Sony DSLR cameras.

2008-12-18 21:28:10 by Valerie

I'm an amateur photographer; I've had my Minolta for almost 4 years now, and I love it. But I want to delve more into photography, and I'm concerned that accessories I'll need (lens filters, remotes, etc.) won't be available--I've spent an hour scrounging the web, and they're already harder to find. I know I'll need to switch over sooner or later, and I guess I'd rather do it before I buy a lot of expensive gear. But I'm a college student, so I don't have a lot of cash to work with. Would you recommend buying a new camera now, or waiting? If you do think I should buy a new camera now, what brands/models can you recommend that will give me quality shots without blowing my budget? Are their good websites I can go to for cameras and photography gear? (BTW, I'd like to stick with film cameras, not digital.) Thanks a lot!!

i'm not really sure what the problem is. filters are typically usable on any lens with the right size threads no matter who makes it, so i don't really see the problem about obtaining accessories.

if you like your minolta i would hang onto it until you've got more cash. then maybe upgrade to a nikon or canon - you can get real nice film bodies for cheap now that everyone is going digital. if you wait a couple of years they'll be even cheaper...

one camera that comes to mind is the nikon n90. it used to be nikon's top of the line consumer camera and cost over 1000 bucks. now you can get one (used of course) for $200-$300

check out www.keh.com

2006-09-12 10:55:13 by kacey

I'd like to buy a zoom lens. If it says that the lens will fit any Minolta camera, am I good to go? Or do I need to buy a ring or mount or something to attatch it? If so, where can I find those?

Thank you to all the people answering these questions for me. Photography has become a new passion to me and I'm still pretty clueless about a lot of things...

You need to remember that there are 2 different Minolta lens mounts - MC/MD and the A-mount.

The MC/MD mount lenses are manual focus and were for Minolta cameras like the SRT-202, XG-9, XE-7, X-700, etc.

When Minolta introduced the Maxxum 7000 Auto Focus camera in 1985 they changed to the A-mount. The older MC/MD mount lenses will not mount to your Maxxum 5000i. There is an adapter to allow using the older lenses on your camera.

So, as you can see, a seller who states that their lens will "fit any Minolta camera" doesn't know what they are talking about.

2008-07-15 11:00:58 by Weesy