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Question: using manual lens on 7D?

Started Feb 11, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Question: using manual lens on 7D?

I purchased a Sony Alpha mount manual focus Rokinon lens and when I mounted it on Maxxum 7D - the camera does not recognize that the lens is mounted. It says "No Lens Attached" on the LCD screen when I press the shutter and can't click the shutter.

It works fine on Sony SLT A-55 body.

I tried it on A350 and it doesn't work - the screen says: "Lens is not attached - Shutter is locked".

I searched but could not find a menu option on the 7D or A350 that allows "shutter without lens". I'm wondering if electronic communication between lens and 7D/A350 body is required.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Richard

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