Kalimar Lenses

[rockyc2]

Maybe one of you can help me. I'm going to buy me either the 10D, or the new 300D Rebel. What I want to know is this. Can I use a Kalimar Lens off of my 2 35mm Minolta Cameras. I especially want to use the one Lens that is an Auto Focus 80-200mm Zoom.
Also I have read that on the 300D Rebel, people are getting an error 99 message when using non Canon Lens. You got any ideas?
Rocky

[TomKa]

I'm using a M42 Zenith 16mm and a M42 Peleng 8mm with the M42->EOS adapter from Jolos on my 300D. No problems. You can get the adapter form www.rugift.com, shipping from Russia to Italy was about 4 weeks.

[rockyc2]

TomKa wrote:
I'm using a M42 Zenith 16mm and a M42 Peleng 8mm with the M42->EOS adapter from Jolos on my 300D. No problems. You can get the adapter form www.rugift.com, shipping from Russia to Italy was about 4 weeks.
Thanks, Tomka. I understand that an adapter isn't need to use Lens like the Sigma, and other brands.
Rocky

[defordphoto]

rockyc2 wrote:
Thanks, Tomka. I understand that an adapter isn't need to use Lens like the Sigma, and other brands.
Rocky


That is correct. Sigma, Tamron and many other third-party lenses come made for the EOS-based cameras.

[TomKa]

On the german Sigma website there is a compatibility listing for old Sigma lenses on EOS cameras.
http://www.sigma-photo.de/kompatibel_canon.html
If you want to buy a used Sigma lens it will be better to ask Sigma if you need modifications at this lens, and if it's possible to upgrade the lens for Canon EOS.

[rockyc2]

RFMSports wrote:
rockyc2 wrote:
Thanks, Tomka. I understand that an adapter isn't need to use Lens like the Sigma, and other brands.
Rocky


That is correct. Sigma, Tamron and many other third-party lenses come made for the EOS-based cameras.
Thanks, Jim. The Lens on my Minoltas look exactly like the mounts on all the Canon 35mm Cameras I have owned. I think you call them a Bayonet Mount.

Tomka, how do you like the 300D Rebel.
Rocky