Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/07/28

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Subject: [Leica] Minolta lenses on Sony cameras.
From: lew1716 at gmail.com (Lew Schwartz)
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:33:54 -0400
References: <676810A8-6C80-4E36-9B3B-1A68F95DF8AD@gmail.com> <01a001d1e927$3bf826d0$b3e87470$@verizon.net>

There are two Sony adapters, one gives you autofocus with some loss of
light transmission, the other gives no loss, but no autofocus either. Both
work.

On Jul 28, 2016 7:24 PM, "Frank Filippone" <red735i at verizon.net> wrote:

> Unless I am mistaken, the Maxxum lenses are made for the Alpha cameras...
> as
> in model A99 etc.  Their registration distance is LONGER than the NEX
> family
> ( A7 family).
> There is a Sony made adapter for the Maxxum lenses that is supposed to work
> well....   Check on the Sony Site for specifics and compatibility.........
> AF etc need to be checked to be sure you are getting what you think you are
> getting...
>
> Just as a note... the Maxxum line became the Sony Alpha lineup..... through
> an acquisition.....
>
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at verizon.net
>
>
> Anyone tried this mix?  The Maxxum lenses are supposed to work nicely.
>
> Leo Wesson
> leowesson.com
>
>
>
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In reply to: Message from leowesson at gmail.com (Leo Wesson) ([Leica] Minolta lenses on Sony cameras.)
Message from red735i at verizon.net (Frank Filippone) ([Leica] Minolta lenses on Sony cameras.)