Can I use an aps-c lens on a full frame camera (a mount)

[perkman]

Hi folks

My trusty a55 has reached the end of its useful life and I’m going to upgrade to a new camera but I have a perfect 70-300 SSM zoom lens that I don’t want to replace (at vast expense). I’m considering the a77ii but would a newer full frame alpha model be a better bet? What I can’t find a straight answer on is whether that lens would be compatible with the full frame format? Any help and advice therefore would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance 

Steve

[Marino.Manolo]

The "limit" between A77II and SAL70300:

[darkframe]

Hi @perkman,

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@perkman  schrieb:

I have a perfect 70-300 SSM zoom lens that I don’t want to replace (at vast expense). I’m considering the a77ii but would a newer full frame alpha model be a better bet? What I can’t find a straight answer on is whether that lens would be compatible with the full frame format?

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well, I'd say that you'll be better off with the A77M2 than with a full frame camera in this case. For a full frame camera you'd certainly need a full frame lens. Here are two links to YouTube. Those videos hopefully will clarify things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeY5C_2wYf8 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oFRP4ZQADY 

Cheers

darkframe