Kit lenses on very small cameras

[Linda]

I have the Minolta AF 100mm 2.8 Macro for sale,used once. I bought it used,mint condition works excellent. Only selling because I didn't keep the Sony camera.PM me if interested.

[John Mitchell]

I have the Sony LA-EA4 adapter coming which should allow the camera to control AF lenses (Minolta lenses for sure).  I figure with the adapter I can play around with various inexpensive Minolta lenses.  I can also use it with my NEX 6 which is why I'm keeping the NEX for now. 

 

The A7ii is the new model with IBIS (in-body image stabilization) which was the deciding factor behind my finally purchasing the A7.  If I can't find an inexpensive older zoom with good IQ then I can always wait a few months and go for the new Tamron 150-600mm zoom.  It's my understanding it will work well with the A7 and the adapter.

 

Wow! You must have mortgaged the farm. Sound like a great combo.

 

For Minolta MD/MC (or other makes) manual focus lenses, all you need is an inexpensive adapter like this one (assuming you don't have one already).

[Lynn Palmer]

Ha! I'm trying to avoid that John and will be selling off some lenses and a camera to help pay for it. I picked up the Sony adapter used from B&H at a good discount. A decent zoom is the last component I have to find. The 100 macro and 50mm prime can wait a bit. I'm looking forward to a lighter kit in my bag.

[John Mitchell]

Ha! I'm trying to avoid that John and will be selling off some lenses and a camera to help pay for it. I picked up the Sony adapter used from B&H at a good discount. A decent zoom is the last component I have to find. The 100 macro and 50mm prime can wait a bit. I'm looking forward to a lighter kit in my bag.

 

I guess you know that Minolta MD/MC manual focus lenses have a different mount than later AF lenses. Hence the need for another adapter. The LA-EA4 will only accommodate Minolta and A-mount AF lenses. I've run out of stuff to sell, so I won't be buying anything new for a while.