lens selection

[kwclay]

Hi

I'm looking to buy a Sigma 400mm apo macro ( non HSM ) to go on a Canon D30.

Have been having a hard time finding out if this lens will work on this camera.

Any help I could get here would be great.

Thanks
Ken

[HoodedOne]

Is this an older lens (because there is no 400 lens in the new catalog)?
If so, there may be some problems in combination with the D30. Or it may function perfectly. But before you buy, try it out if that´s possible.

cheers

[kwclay]

its the middle version. They put out a version that took 72mm filters ( not so good optics ) and a later version with 77mm filters ( very good rating on the optics ). The 77mm one came in a HMS and non HMS. The one I found is 77mm non HMS.

Thanks for your reply
Ken

[HoodedOne]

btw I pulled this of the Sigma site


Important Notice For Canon EOS 10D and Canon Elan 7/Elan 7e camera Users

Dear Sigma lens user,

Recently Canon introduced a new model digital AF SLR camera, the EOS 10D. This new camera incorporates some significant upgrading in technology (electronics, software, etc.). In order to be fully compatible with this new camera, lenses must have compatible new electronics and software.

Some Sigma lenses made before December 2000 will require upgrading in order to function properly with the Elan 7 and EOS 10D camera. This modification is not necessary for Sigma HSM type lenses. There may be no outward indication that the lens is not performing properly with the Elan 7 and EOS 10D camera. Owners who believe their lens may require modification should contact Sigma's Service department for instructions on how to have their lens upgraded.

The lens should then be sent to Sigma’s Service Department, with a note describing that the lens will be used with the new camera. Sigma technicians will then perform the necessary upgrade.

This service will be provided as a courtesy and will not affect the lens’ performance with other Canon AF SLR cameras. In addition, a cleaning and a check of all lens functions will also be provided at no cost to the lens’ owner.





The D30 is not mentioned, but since it´s based on the Elan 7/eos 30 model, you better check with sigma for more information.

[kwclay]

Thanks for your reply.

If I'm reading this right then Sigma would do a free upgrade on the lens so that it would be compatable with the D30, If there was a problem. It seems that to get that distance and that optical quality for that price would still be a good deal. It would cost me a lot more than I could afford for the Canon Equivilent.

Thanks again
Ken