Which "Mount" lenses is compatable with A100?

[junkai21]

Hi,

I went to Cash Converters today and saw alot of Minolta lenses. I wonder which mount in Minolta series (or how u call it) can i use it for my A100? Assuming without buying those converters.

Cheers,
Jun Kai

[DewaKarma]

erkss..which cash convertor..? i believe its mostly MD mount...u need to get AF mount ..

[synapseman]

Cash converters do sell some of the older A-mount lenses. As long as there's "Minolta AF" mount (as opposed to Minolta MD), it will fit.

However, seriously, don't buy (or sell!) camera stuff from Cash Converters.

[yokechye]

ya.... dun trust cash converters... blood suckers.... take in dirt cheap, sell high price

just get the lenses from B&S or reliable shops listed in CS

[junkai21]

But the price state there are not really ex. It's all below $50 there~. Thanks guys. Will take note of it!

[tchoonyong]

Originally Posted by junkai21 But the price state there are not really ex. It's all below $50 there~. Thanks guys. Will take note of it!

dont get things from cash converters as most things are not guarantee to be good. Got one old vcr from them and spoilt on the 2nd day.

[Galdor]

Yup, I don't really trust Cash Converters. I'll rather get from the B&S here.

[boombox]

Generally, don't get them from cash converters, there is a high chance that you'd end up with just spare parts...

[tchoonyong]

Originally Posted by junkai21 Hi, I went to Cash Converters today and saw alot of Minolta lenses. I wonder which mount in Minolta series (or how u call it) can i use it for my A100? Assuming without buying those converters. Cheers, Jun Kai

I would suggests that you get some from sony stores. They have some reliable and cheap lens. For instance 75-300mm lens which is fullframe though focal not that good but pictures taken are quite nice. No point getting those second hand lens especially if you are using SLR quality really counts if budget you can get it from CS pple as they are selling good quality lens,since most of them are photographers they will tend to take care of their used lens as compared to cash converters salesman.

[jusri]

most of the lenses at Cash Converters cannot make it one...

lots of fungus...

[ihunk]

Originally Posted by jusri most of the lenses at Cash Converters cannot make it one... lots of fungus...

I dont think they keep those lens in a dry cabinet?

[tchoonyong]

Originally Posted by ihunk I dont think they keep those lens in a dry cabinet?

for what? no one bothers to look only we will spend sometimes to really look into it. Some of their speakers even did not do any maintenance.

[Trigger Happy]

Originally Posted by synapseman Cash converters do sell some of the older A-mount lenses. As long as there's "Minolta AF" mount (as opposed to Minolta MD), it will fit. However, seriously, don't buy (or sell!) camera stuff from Cash Converters.

yup. just make sure they are "A" mount. better yet, if they will let you try, bring along your camera. just make sure you check the condition to ensure there's no haze (looks blurry) or fungus (like fine cracks) on the lens.

for the rest of us, let's not trash cash converters unless we've actually had bad experiences there. personally i've not bought or sold anything there, only browsed their store, and from what i can see, its not a bad bargain most of the time.

[ming9866]

i was once tempted by the cheap prices of the lenses there , but never make it onto my camera . my advise is , don't buy from there . good sellers sell their stuffs here .

[Trigger Happy]

after all the negative talk about them, i shd pay them a visit and see the lenses there for myself. i buy from local shops, CS and just about everywhere in the world and so far i haven't come across anything THAT bad. let's see..