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Yes, you can, but you will need a special adapter. Sony acquired its Digital Camera line from Minolta about 10 years ago. The Minolta Maxxum autofocus lenses were called "A-Mount" ("Alpha") lenses, and Sony continued to use the same mount for their initial Sony rebranded Alpha digital camera line. When they announced their mirrorless camera line (the NEX series which has since been succeeded by the a6000, a5000, a5100 and the full frame sensor a7 line), they also introduced adapters to allow use of the older "A-Mount" lenses. There are currently 4 official Sony adapters- the LA-EA1 and LA-EA2 were initially introduced for the APS-C sensor cameras (the NEX line and the a5000, a5100 and a6000 cameras). The LA-EA3 and LA-EA4 were more recently introduced to add compatibility with the newer full frame sensor a7 cameras. The odd number models (LA-EA1 and LA-EA3) allow you to use your camera to electronically control the lens' aperture. The even numbered models (LA-EA2 and LA-EA4) add a special translucent mirror to incorporate autofocus as well as aperture control. I have the LA-EA1 (it was the cheapest) and the LA-EA4 (the most expensive), and I can easily say that the LA-EA4 wins, hands-down. If you're going to invest in Minolta Maxxum lenses, you might as well take advantage of their ability to autofocus.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi George, Yes, you can use the maxxum minolta lenses with the a6000 camera using an adapter. Mitch
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