Sigma Canon Compatibility (1 Viewer)

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SrikanthKashyap

New member

• Jun 8, 2006

• #1

Hi,

I have been using Canon EOS-300 film body along with sigma 170-500mm lens with considerable success. Well, I wish to upgrade by camera body to
EOS-350D while I continue to use my sigma 170-500mm lens.

Should I anticipate any problems in using such a camera system; I meant incompatibility of lens with camera body?

Please, if any of you is using such a combo. and have an advice to share mail me back.

Cheers
Sri

 

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smarty12345678

Member

• Jun 8, 2006

• #2

Eos 350d

I have a EOS 350D which I use with Sigma 70-300mm lens without any problems.

cheers

 

robinm

Registered User

• Jun 8, 2006

• #3

Hi Sri,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. You seem to have got an answer already :t:

 

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baillieswells

Well-known member

• Jun 8, 2006

• #4

SrikanthKashyap said:

Hi,

I have been using Canon EOS-300 film body along with sigma 170-500mm lens with considerable success. Well, I wish to upgrade by camera body to
EOS-350D while I continue to use my sigma 170-500mm lens.

Should I anticipate any problems in using such a camera system; I meant incompatibility of lens with camera body?

Please, if any of you is using such a combo. and have an advice to share mail me back.

Cheers
Sri

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It may depend upon how old the Sigma lens is. I have the latest 170-500mm DG lens and it works perfectly with my 350D. Some of the older Sigma lenses need re-chipping, it just depends. When you look for a Canon 350D take your lens with you and demand to test it in the shop.

 

postcardcv

Super Moderator

Staff member

Supporter

• Jun 8, 2006

• #5

Hi and welcome to BF

I have used this lens and camera combination without problems, however older copies of the lens can have problems on digital bodies. Best thing to do is to email Sigma with the serial number of the lens and they'll be able to confirm if it will work on a digital body.

 

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SMC2002

Well-known member

• Jun 8, 2006

• #6

Welcome Sri

I agree with Pete (postcardcv). While current versions have no issues, there have been reports of older Sigmas needing to be re-chipped (if possible) in order to work with today's digitals. If you have an older lens, it would be prudent to follow Pete's suggestion.

Steve

 

postcardcv

Super Moderator

Staff member

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• Jun 8, 2006

• #7

I should add that if you test the lens on a digital body you need to check how it performs stopped down. The one Sigma lens that I have tried that had a problem was fine wide open, but gave an 'Error 99' message when used stopped down.