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Minolta Alpha 7 / Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD G2

Started Oct 1, 2018 | Questions
bernie_t New Member • Posts: 2
Minolta Alpha 7 / Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD G2

Hello,

I was hoping that someone on this forum can confirm compatibility between the Minolta Alpha 7 and Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD G2 with regards to AF.  I know for a fact that AF does not work when using this lens on my 9xi.  Based on my research so far, it appears that this lens should would with the Alpha 7 given its support for SSM.  I also sent a support request to Tamron who have been non-responsive - my request apparently landed in their "bit bucket".

Thank you in advance -- Bernie

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neilt3
neilt3 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,008
Re: Minolta Alpha 7 / Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD G2

There's no reason why it shouldn't work as the Minolta Dynax 7 works with all Minolta and Sony A mount lenses ( APS-C coverage only lenses notwithstanding)

I've used Sony SSM and SAM lenses on my Dynax 7 along with some Sigma HSM lenses and they all work fine .

Not using that lens , I can't comment from personal experience .

Tamron are unlikely to have tested the lens on any film body ( or possibly not even earlier DSLR's ) so haven't replied as they can neither say if it works well or not .

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You should also ask on the Sony A mount forum as a good few users on there might have the lens , and might also be able to confirm compatibility with the Dynax 7 ,

Here ; https://www.dpreview.com/forums/1037

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OP bernie_t New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Minolta Alpha 7 / Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD G2
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Thank you so much for the kind and informative reply.  I received my Alpha 7 about a week ago and the Tamron AF seems to work just fine.  I haven't really taken it through the paces yet ... I plan to here shortly.  I will report back with results.  Again, many thanks.

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