Is this lens compatible?

Question

I have a Minolta 7000 Maxxum, and I recently found an old zoom lens of my dad's from the 80s in really great condition. I'm not really sure how to know if they're compatible beyond shoving the lens on the body, but as that doesn't seem like the brightest idea, I'll copy what it says on the lens for you to decide:

Vivitar 58mm SKYLIGHT (1A)

f=35 - 70mm

1:2.5 - 3.5

P-MC

The cap on the end of the lens that would attach to the body says RICOH, which i assume was the brand of the camera (we can't find it). Thanks in advance for the help!

Answer 1

Hi there... just a quick read for you.  The answer is No.  Reason:   the 7000 is an auto focus electronic camera.  The old lenses you have are manual with no auto focusing capabillities. And the mounting aparatus will not work either.  Hope that helps...  Look for Auto Focus lenses on eBay... just to get an idea of which type will work on your camera.

Thanks for reading.  :))

Answer 2

Vivitar is a third party manufacturer of lenses and made lenses for many camera brands. Take the lens off your camera and try to match it to the Vivitar lens. If they look the same give it a try but be gentle and don't force it.

If it is indeed for a Ricoh it will not fit.

Answer 3

If you can find a good used Ricoh body for under $25 or so, buy it and enjoy the lens. ... otherwise you can sell it for about the same about if you can find anyone still using Ricoh 35mm cameras.

If you have any Minolta lenses that use 58 mm filters, you can use the skylight ... it is what is used in stead of a UV filter when shooting colour film