In order to use other lenses with Minolta AF/Sony Alpha cameras, you will need to set the camera so that it recognises it does not have a lens which is electronically coupled. With film cameras, this involves holding certain function buttons while switching on the power. The procedure varies with actual model. We do have a list of these procedures, so please contact us. With digital SLR cameras, you will need to go to the menu and find the section for 'shutter lock'. This must be turned to 'off'.

Canon FD lenses on Minolta AF/Sony Alpha Use Canon FD lenses on Minolta AF/Sony Alpha bodies

M42 lenses on Minolta AF/Sony Alpha Use M42 screw thread lenses (Pentax, Praktica, Zenith etc) on a Minolta AF/Sony Alpha body.

Minolta MD lenses on Minolta AF/Sony Alpha Use lenses from the Minolta M/MC systems on Minolta AF/Sony Alpha bodies

Olympus OM lenses on Minolta AF / Sony Alpha bodies Use Olympus Om lenses on Minolta AF and Sony Alpha bodies

Pentax K lenses on Minolta AF / Sony Alpha bodies Use Penta K lenses on Minolta AF or Sony Alpha bodies