It was distributed in Europe and Africa as the 404si, in Japan as the α Sweet S. Question: Which lenses go on a Minolta 404si?Īnswer: The Minolta 404si is an SLR that came out in 1999. Sony has used the word "Alpha" on cameras that do not have the alpha mount. Just make sure you check the table in my article that tells you which of the Sony cameras has the alpha mount. If you don't already have a DSLR, then, by all means, go for a higher end Sony with the features you want. I suggest you purchase a basic Sony that will give you the opportunity to demonstrate the excellence of the lenses. What do you recommend?Īnswer: Do you already have a DSLR with lots of bells and whistles? If so, you might not want to duplicate all of them with the Sony. Question: I've got a bunch of great Minolta Maxxum AF lenses but no camera to go with them. Which adapter will fit the Minolta 70-210 lens and still allow the AF to work?Īnswer: Here are two Sony adapters that will provide autofocus as well as auto aperture control: Sony LA-EA3 and Sony LA-EA4. I can say from personal experience that the Sony Alpha DSLR cameras combined with the Konica Minolta Maxxum SLR lenses are an affordable way to enjoy digital photography and will yield high-quality photographs. Second is that they are heavy, weighing 24.5 oz. With proper care though, most of these workhorses should last decades more. Now, with their revival due to the Sony Alpha A-mount system, they are being asked to come back and do it again, which means some may wear out relatively quickly. Many are 27 years old and have already seen a lot of use. I see only two real downsides to these lenses. I do a lot of winter photography and the auto focus reacts slowly after acclimating to temperatures below about 20☏. The main drawback to the lens, in my experience, is that it does not perform well in extremely cold temperatures. Negative Aspects of the Minolta 70-210mm 1:4 "Beercan" Lens The length of the lens does not change while zooming.There are newer Minolta lenses in this focal range that have slightly better construction and optics, but they cost $1,000 to $2,000 on eBay. The price is about $200 on eBay, although I think I have seen a slight lowering of the price recently.Minolta AF Maxxum 70-210mm f/4 ("The Beercan")*.Minolta Maxxum Prime Lenses for Sony Alpha These lenses can be purchased at a fraction of the cost of new Sony lenses and often, even though the lenses are decades old, they are still better quality than the new lens. I've found them at second-hand stores on eBay, Craigslist and. There are literally millions of Maxxum lenses hidden away in garages and attics. Minolta Lenses Are Still Available at Bargain Prices Sony Cyber-shot Cameras do not have the A mount Sony E Mount cameras are not compatible with Minolta Alpha lenses without an adapter. Sony A Mount cameras are compatible with Minolta Alpha lenses.
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