Hello, Recently I bought a Quantaray Tech 70-300mm F/4.0-5.6 Zoom Lens. But I am unable to mount it in a Sony Alpha 330 DLSR camera. S/N# 2088413. Is there any way to identify whether it is compatible with Sony DSLR camera? Thanks!
This 3rd party lens (like all of them) makes lenses specifically to fit Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Minolta, etc. camera body mounts. Each has a style mount that is unique. You can not simply mount a lens made for use on a Nikon body on a Sony body.
In order to use this lens, it MUST be the model designed for use on a Sony camera. Functionally, the lens will be nearly identical on any camera it is designed to fit, only the mount (the portion that actually mates to the camera body) differs from one lens to the other.
If you bought this lens without specifying it needs to be used with a Sony camera body (and it is for a different camera) it will NOT mount. Determine if the lens is indeed designed for a Sony camera body. You may find additional letters & numbers on the lens that can help you determine which camera body brand it fits by plugging the number into Google for a search. Additionally, the Quantaray brand is / was a Ritz Camera "house" brand. You could probably bring it to one of their stores and learn all you need to know about the lens there.
Good luck!
SOURCE: Sigma 70-300mm DL Macro Super Lens compatibility for Nikon D40X DSLR Camera
Here is Nikon's specs of lens compatibility for the D40X:
Compatible Lenses*: Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor:
1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported;
2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus
3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus
4) Other AF Nikkor*â¹/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
5)
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function;
electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or
faster
6) IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
*â¹ Excluding lenses for F3AF
They do not recommend 3rd party lenses, ever
SOURCE: which dslr cemera is best for Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Macro
It could Canon, this is one of the edge Canon over other brands. Its versatility on lens mount is better.
SOURCE: Using old Sigma AF lenses with new DSLR Canon EOS
Hi Is the 28-70 a DF type if so it will work on a canon DSLR but if its the older one with the scale ring is on the outside of the lens it will need a rechip but I think thay are no longer avabile the 70-300 if is a super it will work or need a rechip if its a older one with a macro switch held on the lens with 2 screws it to old to up grade
SOURCE: hello i have a Quantaray 70-300mm DI f/4-5.6
Look at the writing on the lens. There is a number next to a circle with a line through it. The 70-300 is probably made by Tamron and sold under the Quantaray name. Probably a 62mm diameter.
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SOURCE: the Quantaray 70-300mm lens
Only if you get the version with the built-in autofocus motor. The D3000 lacks a mechanical AF coupling so AF lenses which need to be driven by a motor in the camera body will require manual focussing.
Either way, you're far better manually focussing the Quantaray/Tamron 70-300mm: the AF performance is very slow, very noisy and hunts around a lot to achieve focus.
Although the Quantaray and Tamron versions are identical lenses, if you have to buy this low-quality budget model then go for the Tamron: it's absolutely no better lens quality (and usually the same price), but the manufacturer's warranty from Tamron is much better than Ritz and is internationally valid. If you resell the lens then the Tamron will have some value (not much though) and the Quantaray will be near worthless as it's not so widely known, and has a poor reputation amongst those familiar with the brand.
"Cheap" isn't always the same as "good value"...
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