would this work to use old (1970's) Nikon 35mm lenses on a Sony A580 body?
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it should work fine but you are going to have to set the aperture manually as well as the focus. You might also have to set the shutter speed manually. these lens are easier to focus if you use peak focus.
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You should get the Fotodiox Nikon lenses to Sony Alpha A-Mount Adapter, the one mentioned is for Sony Alpha NEX E-Mount only.
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No, I do not think so, for 2 reasons. a) This particular adapter is designed to fit onto a body with an E-lens mount. The A580 uses a different mount type. b) the A580 is a genuine SLR with a mirror. This requires that the space between the lens mount and the focal plane be long enough to clear the movement of the mirror. The newer E-mount Sony cameras are mirror-less, hence the lens flange can be much closer to the focal plane. This reduced distance may be compensated (extended) by an adapter - such as the Fotodiox - which allows other (e.g. Nikon) lenses focus range to be fine since they "think" they are mounted on a Nikon SLR body (in terms of their mechanical distance). The Sony E-lens bodies are so thin than a variety of adapters are available to mount just about any lens that was originally designed for SLR's (typically without coupling aperture information though). This is a major positive for mirror-less. Hope this helps.
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No, I don't believe they will. I cant find anything on the size of the lens on your camera, but from the pictures it appears much smaller than 58mm.
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depends on the size of your lens, make sure it is a 58mm or else you will need to purchase an adapter.
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Probably not. This adapter is intended to work with the old Nikon mount manual film camera lenses except for the "G" models that are more automated. There's no hookup inside for all the electronics that newer digital camera lenses have and depend on for focus and aperture setting. It's just a mechanical adapter, hence the price. The adapter works fine for its intended purpose, I use it on a couple of longer F-mount macro zooms I picked up cheap at a camera show with an Olympus micro 4/3s body. I've been using manual cameras since I was in my early teens, so not a big problem setting focus and aperture by hand. Probably not. This adapter is intended to work with the old Nikon mount manual film camera lenses except for the "G" models that are more automated. There's no hookup inside for all the electronics that newer digital camera lenses have and depend on for focus and aperture setting. It's just a mechanical adapter, hence the price. The adapter works fine for its intended purpose, I use it on a couple of longer F-mount macro zooms I picked up cheap at a camera show with an Olympus micro 4/3s body. I've been using manual cameras since I was in my early teens, so not a big problem... » Read More Probably not. This adapter is intended to work with the old Nikon mount manual film camera lenses except for the "G" models that are more automated. There's no hookup inside for all the electronics that newer digital camera lenses have and depend on for focus and aperture setting. It's just a mechanical adapter, hence the price. The adapter works fine for its intended purpose, I use it on a couple of longer F-mount macro zooms I picked up cheap at a camera show with an Olympus micro 4/3s body. I've been using manual cameras since I was in my early teens, so not a big problem setting focus and aperture by hand. « Show Less
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If the older 35mm is Nikon brand, of course works!! almost nikon cameras digital or not is compatible
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Hi Gerry, yes, this lens will fit the a58 camera. A-Mount lens and some Konica Minolta lenses are compatible with the camera. Thanks_Mitch
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Hi Anna, your Sony Alpha dslr a580 is an A-mouth body type camera in which it is compatible with any Sony A-mouth lens such as SAL30M28 . It will work perfectly. -Ely
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It will work without problem, just buy the Nikon mount and it will work the same way as what you already have with your Nikon lenses.
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Only if your lens has a 58mm diameter. Check the back of your lens cap, it should show a number...55,52, 58, etc, that's the diameter filter you need.
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Hi Charles T. In fact is for that model (the same that I just...well...Lets say that now I dont know what camera to buy to replace my dear a65) Well. Yes. It makes the proprietary shoe of Sony on the most of the old alpha camera series (the a58 is newer and has the standard or MultiShoe or simply put the same shoe as Nikon, cannon, and so on). Good Luck!
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Thank you for contacting us. The item you are inquiring about should fit the Sony DSLR-A580. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
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If it is a Nikkor lens it should fit. Older Nikon lens will fit on newer cameras. Some other off brands do as well but I would suggest talking to a camera dealer or looking up on of the camera sites to be sure. Borrowed lens have a very extensive collections and they might be able to tell you if your old lens will fit and work with the newer cameras.
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I don't know specifically. Simply the kit screws on the lens if they are 58mm in diameter. You'd check the lens diameter and if it allows accessories (like filters) to be screwed on it.
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Compatible with any Nikon camera with a 58mm diameter lens - it's lens that counts - not the camera
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Yes the 58mm is the Filter size which is the same as mine. so yes it will workYou screw the adapter on your lens and then the flash fits over that buy pressing the buttons on the side to slide it over the adapter on and off.
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this mounts to your lens not your camera it screws on the end of your lens as a filter would so if your lens is 58mm it would work with your camera
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Hi Debbiecampbell, Sony VCTD680RM Tripod is not compatible with the Sony A58 Camera. -Vincent