indyz 1 #1 November 23, 2004 I've been on the lookout for a replacement lens for my Digital Rebel pretty much since I got the thing. The lack of a "real" focus ring on the kit lens is driving me nuts. So I was flipping through my new B&H catalog today and I noticed this Sigma. The price is right, Sigma seems to have a good reputation, and it's got the range to match my .43 and .5 video lenses. There are only a couple of things holding me back: 1) It won't work with a 35mm camera if and when I buy one, and mainly 2) I searched the forum and didn't find anybody else using one and I hate being a guinea pig. So, has anybody used one in freefall? Or even just tried one out on the ground? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #2 November 23, 2004 I thought I read several threads about SIGMA lenses causing error problems on Canon cameras. Maybe I'm wrong -- better do a search for 'sigma and canon' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #3 November 23, 2004 I saw those threads. As far as I know the problem is an electronics issue caused by combining older lenses with newer cameras. I found a store selling their own custom Digital Rebel kit consisting of the body and this Sigma lens, so it seems like a good bet that they work together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #4 November 23, 2004 QuoteI thought I read several threads about SIGMA lenses causing error problems on Canon cameras. Maybe I'm wrong -- better do a search for 'sigma and canon' This problem only exists with older lenses. Newer ones work fine. That said, there's no guarantee that this lens won't work with a future cannon camera... I have no problem buying Sigma lenses. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #5 November 23, 2004 I got one as a "kit" lens with my Nikon D70. Lens is okay-ish, I think it performs better then the crap kit lens that came with my 300D but then maybe the D70 is just a better camera The lens hasn't been in freefall yet because I haven't gotten around to fixing the infrared remote thingy for the D70 yet. On the ground, well, you get what you pay for... A fixed lens would of course be much better but also too expensive for me right now. This one works, in't too big/heavy and gets me a ~27 mm angle. I haven't had the time to post pictures on my website lately (uh make that over half a year ) but I'll be posting some swoop pics taken from inside the course with this lens later on (promise....) ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
