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 05/14/2004 10:03:09 PM · #1
Is there any way to mount my Minolta or Sigma AF lenses on a dSLR? Is there a known body to lens converter? Please help! I'm in a little crisis and was wondering if anyone has used Minolta/Sigma lenses on their dSLRs.

Thanks,
Lee
 05/14/2004 10:19:15 PM · #2
I assume the camera you wish to use the lnses on has interchangeable lenses with a different size or shape bayonet mount.
The Sigma lenses have interchangeable mounting rings to fit most popular SLRs. Don't know what Sigma charges for the rings.
05/14/2004 10:26:30 PM · #3
Thanks a lot gordo...do you have a link? that would be tres helpful. Yes i would like interchangeable lenses, i should have specified...so a link would be helpful.
 05/14/2004 10:41:48 PM · #4
Not all Sigma lense can use the interchangeable mounting rings. Those lense that have specific electronic interfaces for a given camera cannot be switched.
That pretty much leaves out most modern electronic cameras, unless you shoot entirely in manual mode. For example, my old Nikon F lenses will physically fit on my Nikon 8008S
but none of the electronic features are available. I recently switched the mounting rings from a Sigma made for Olympus OM-10 and one made for Pentax 'K'. The factory produces the lenses for use on a variety of cameras, the only difference being the adapter ring.
You will have to contact Sigma to see which lenses can be adapted for which cameras.


05/15/2004 01:09:09 AM · #5
Originally posted by Tranquil:
Is there any way to mount my Minolta or Sigma AF lenses on a dSLR?


There will be this fall when the new digital Maxxum comes out. See Konica Minolta Maxxum 7 Digital
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