Lens question

[mmsparkcity]

Hi,
I am a new member and to date, just a point and shot photographer. I am using a Kodak Z 1012 IS and a little Nikon S4000. I plan to purchase a new "good" camera in the near future and get a bit more serious. Question: I have "from a previous life" a Minolta Maxxum 5000 and some nice lenses in the closet. One being the af 70-210 beer can. Can these lenses be used on new digital cameras? I think it may be a silly question, but I know they are good from what I have read. Should I just try to sell them and get all new, or try to purchase a camera that would accept them. (if possible)
Thanks for your help. I look forward to exploring this entire site.
Pat

[OsmosisStudios]

IIRC Maxxum is the same mount as current Sony Alpha

[mmsparkcity]

Thank you, this gives me a starting point to know it is even possible....I appreciate your time to answer.

[Michael_2010]

Are there lens adapters available for that Minolta? That could potentially open up a few more possibilities.

[inkista]

Given that the registration distance for Sony Alpha/Minolta AF is only .5mm thicker than Canon EOS, it's unlikely that you could adapt for any of the main dSLR mounts, other than four-thirds. You'd have to look at adapters for mirrorless compact systems.

[mmsparkcity]

I am excited to look at cameras and will take the lens' with me. Looking forward to learning so much more.