Can I use 35mm lens on digital SLR?

by: Digital SLR Guide You can use older 35mm lenses with a digital SLR, with a few exceptions. First, you need to match the brand of digital SLR camera with the brand of lens. For example, if you’ve got a collection of Nikon lenses, then you’ll need to get a Nikon DSLR to use them.

Will old SLR lenses fit DSLR?

Many companies have recently changed the way their lenses and cameras fit together, so older lenses won’t fit or won’t do everything they should. Old film SLR lenses change a little when you put them on most digital SLRs. They actually zoom in a bit further, as digital SLRs only see the centre half of the picture.

Can I use old Pentax lenses on digital SLR?

4 Answers. Yes, all Pentax DSLRs accept all K-mount lenses. This includes autofocusing (if applicable), focus confirmation, metering, IS, etc. The oldest two series, K and M series (database), do not have aperture contacts, and thus do not work with Av and Tv mode.

Can you shoot portraits with a 35mm lens?

Yes, you can use a 35mm lens for portraits. The best way to shoot a portrait with a 35mm lens is to stay about 3ft-4ft away from your subject (don’t get too close) and keep their face towards the center of the frame. The wider angle of the lens will distort the subject’s features if they’re too close to the edges.

How do I choose the best digital SLR camera lenses?

First, you need to match the brand of digital SLR camera with the brand of lens. For example, if you’ve got a collection of Nikon lenses, then you’ll need to get a Nikon DSLR to use them. This is the first step, and it really only means that the lenses can be ATTACHED to your camera.

What lenses can I use with a Sony DSLR?

HAving any Sony DSLR, you can of course use any Sony lens. Sony is what Minolta was as far as lens mounts are still concerned. The Minolta Maxxum lenses only though. You’ve herard from a Nikon person, I understand every lense will fit, you just won’t be able to use auto focus on the older cameras.

Why can’t I use my old 35mm lenses on my DSLR?

If your old 35mm lenses are VERY old, then they probably don’t have the electronic contacts that the new DSLR cameras require for full lens functionality. You may find that the older lenses are manual focus only and that you can’t change the aperture by using the camera (you have to twist the ring on the lens).

Can I use Sony lenses in a Tamron DSLR?

Some of the generic lens brands make lenses with the Sony lens mount; Tamron has more lenses than the other makers. HAving any Sony DSLR, you can of course use any Sony lens. Sony is what Minolta was as far as lens mounts are still concerned. The Minolta Maxxum lenses only though.