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Old Minolta lenses, new DSLR camera?

Can anyone give me advice on whether I can use my old Minolta AF lenses (for Minolta 7000) on a new DSLR please. I want to upgrade from compact digital to a DSLR and thought that if I can re-use these three lenses I already have it would be a saving.
Any thoughts please

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  • sickparrot
    sickparrot Posts: 816 Forumite
    yeah any Sony one.
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  • patman99
    patman99 Posts: 8,532 Forumite
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    Just remember, the focal length of film lenses on digital bodies increases by 1.8x, so a 100mm lens from your '7000' will be a 180mm on a Sony DSLR (unless of course you are rich enough to buy a full-frame model, in which case the focal length is the same )

    BTW, I would avoid the A230/3380 & 550 models as they are really dumbed-down. if you choose to go the Sony route, buy a good 2nd-hand A200,350 body.
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  • bani
    bani Posts: 16 Forumite
    Thanks sickparrot and patman for your input
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