Minolta Maxxum 9/Dynax 9 Compatible Lenses

[lablandphoto]

I am slowly adding some film cameras to my digital workflow. And I'm considering buying a Minolta Maxxum 9/Dynax body. What lenses are compatible with this camera? Can I use my manual Minolta MD Rokkor lenses with this? I prefer shooting with primes. But am open to zooms.

 

[R.Gould]

your Rokkor lenses won't work with the AF, Minolta developed a completely different mount for the dynax range, Sony lenses should be OK as when Minolta closed Sony took them over lock stock and barrel, any Minolta AF/Dynax lenses made by Minolta or any other manufactourer will fit fine,

 

[lablandphoto]

Thank you! I'm going to eschew all of the Sony Alpha hype and get myself a Minolta Maxxum 9000.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

This is what the lenses look like; these are for my Maxxum / Dynax 7:

 

[lantau]

I have a Minolta Alpha 7 (Dynax/Maxxum 7) on the way from Japan. The Dynax 9 can't use some of the newer lenses with SSM drive unless it received a firmware update. And it seems for the update they had to change a chip. Since most people on Ebay don't know what they are selling I wouldn't risk it. Especially at the prices they ask for the 9.

 

[lablandphoto]

Hmmmm......interesting. So your recommendation is not to buy the camera?

 

[Ome Kees]

I prefer the Dynax 7. Its a later model and works with most of the electronic lenses like the 70-200 and 70-400. The stabilisation in my Sigma lenses works also nice.

 

[Paul Howell]

There are 3 different lens sytems, 5 pin, 8 pin gear driven and 8 pin micro motor lens. The Minolta 7 will work all Minolta and Sony lens, the 7 is newer than the 9, some 9s were updated and few of the last models were built to take SSM, but you will not know until you try a 9 with a SSM lens if it has been modified. I have both the 7 and the 9, I use 5 and 8 pin gear driven lens. If you stick with 5 and 8 pin gear driven lens such as the 70 to 210 F4, all 5 pin primes, you should be fine. If you really want to use micro motor lens then get a 7. I also have a 9000 with the motor drive and winder, it shoots 7FPS with the motor drive, takes all 5 and 7 pin gear driven lens, not as well built as the 9, but reliable, inexpensive, my go to camera for sports. The other Minolta I really like is the 800 SI.

 

[GarageBoy]

A maxxum 9000 will have the same issue - can't use MD lenses

You'll still have plenty of bodies to choose from, xd,xe,x570/700 etc.

 

[vlasta]

Go to Dynax/Maxxum 7!

Newer and faster body with a lot of new usable functions, works with all AF lenses.
Also 2-3 times lower price! Wonderful camera.
Also read this thread:
(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

If you want monster body go to Nikon F5

 

[LAG]

I have this equipment for sale (and cheap) but unfortunately for you I'm too far away ...

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edit: I forgot to post the image

Minolta Dynax 500si Camera (+ battery)
Flash topca 330 dfxi
Cosina MC 19-35 f: 3.5
Minolta AF 28-80 f: 4
Sigma MC 70-210 f: 4
Sigma 75-300 f: 4.5

The Sigma 75-300 lens, although operative and free of fungi, has a cloudy inner crystal

 

[naaldvoerder]

My vote goes towards the Dynax 9. It is arguable one of the most complete and robust 35mm camera's ever made.

 

[mgb74]

I've been loving the 3rd generation bodies: 600si and 800si. Both are A mount. I like the older, metal Minolta A-mount lenses and the few (newer) Sony brand lenses. The newer Minolta brand lenses have a plastic body that just doesn't inspire confidence. Though I've heard they're quite good optically.

These 600si, 650si, 700si, and 800si bodies can be found very cheap. And they're quite capable. The reliance on a 2CR5 lithium battery is a negative, but I get these batteries relatively cheap online (approx $5 each) and they last a really long time if not using the built in flash.

 

[Chan Tran]

Of all the Minolta the one I want the most is the Maxxum 9. Don't like the 7.

 

[Paul Howell]

I have the 9, 7, 7Si, 800SI and 600Si, the 9 is very good, wildlife, landscapes, action, I plan on using to shoot the solar eclipse this summer, top shutter speed of 1/12000 second will come in handy. The 7 is my second body, but I like the 600 classic and 800SI for travel, the 800 has the most powerful pop up flash of any 35mm. For sports the 9000, with motor drive 7 FPS, runs on AA batteries, but has slower top shutter speed. I just shot some Rugby with the 9000 using the 100 foot back, problem is that I will some frames cutting the film to fit 36 exp reels, don't know of lab that runs a black and white versiamat.

 

[BMbikerider]

Well made and as tough as old boots. Compared to other cameras of the same era it is better than any of the EOS models and almost as good as a Nikon F5. It is a great pity it was not available earlier but came at the sundown of film cameras. I wish that they were still available as well as the lenses. The 20/35 is was the equal of my current Nikon 20/35 AFD at half the price. If only they had used AA batteries rather than the lithium type.

 

[mweintraub]

I am slowly adding some film cameras to my digital workflow.

What digital camera do you have? There might be a film body that can use the same lenses.