MD Rokkor lenses on Sony Alpha body

[classiccameras]

Can any one tell me if i can fit [obviously with an adaptor] my Minolta Rokkor MD manual focus lenses to my new A37. Also adaptor cost and any other info on this combination and how to use would be greatfully recieved.

Thanks.

[mvanrheenen]

Yes you can, although you loose infinity focus because of the flange distance and all adapters I've seen use a piece of glass. This will probably do no good to the image quality.

It's a shame. I have a Rokkor 50 f/1.7 which I really love, but can't use

Mark

[classiccameras]

Thanks Mark

I have some very good high end Rokkor lenses such as the MD 50-mm F/1.4, MD Rokkor X 45-mm F/2, An early MD Rokkor 50-mm F/1.7, A MD Rokkor 135-mm F/2.8, several Rokkor wide angles and a Rokkor 35-70 macro zoom. Its a pity I cannot get infinity with these on the Sony cameras.
Thanks
Peter

[artington]

You can get infinity on all of these with a Sony NEX and an MD-NEX adapter. But not on an alpha-mount unless you use an adapter with a glass lens, which is the weak link in the chain.

[redsim74]

Great time to pick up an older model NEX as a second body while the new models are being introduced. There'll be good deals to be had on the 5N.