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Question

SLR Lenses for Sony NEX Alpha 6?

by Oct 24, 2014 10:56AM PDT

Hi everyone,

I am a 'newbie today in OZ'. I have a great film Camera (Minolta Dynax 5) with a "TAMRON AF XR LD (IF) 28-300 lens & am considering a Compact Sony NEX Alpha 6. It would be a shame to waste the lens, want to know if it would fit the Sony & the adapter to use? or maybe there is a DSLR camera compatible (not too heavy). I'd be very grateful for info on my dilemma.

Thanks
sotohp

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by Forum moderator Oct 25, 2014 7:50AM PDT

It has been my experience that it is necessary to contact a third party lens maker when wanting to know if their lens will work on a certain camera, They usually have to know the serial number on the lens to determine that.
Even if it will fit it may need to be re-chipped.

Sony will not help you.

You need to contact Tamron.

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SLR Lenses for Sony NEX 6
by sotohp Oct 26, 2014 9:15AM PDT

Thanks snapshot2 I will contact "TAMRON" shortly.... I'll keep you posted.
sotohp

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