Citizen_Insane Senior Member  453 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: Ames, IA More info | Oct 30, 2006 08:20 | #1 I found a good deal on a Sigma AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO lens that I'd like to use on my Rebel XT. However, the seller said something about needing to upgade the control chip for digi cams. Does anyone know anything about this? Would it be as simple as a firmware upgrade? Thanks, this whole not compatable with digital's thing has me confused on many fronts.
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EOSAddict Book Committee Immortal  6,091 posts Likes: 17 Joined Apr 2005 Location: Preston, Lancashire, England More info | Oct 30, 2006 09:31 | #2 Older Sigmas do not work with newer DSLRs. You would probably have to send it to Sigma for 're-chipping' which is, as you say, a firmware upgrade. Probably just as cheap to buy a new Sig 70-300 APO Macro lens which is very good for the money. Al
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gasrocks Cream of the Crop  13,432 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Portage, Wisconsin USA More info | Oct 30, 2006 10:16 | #3 I have been through this. SIgma no longer rehip older lenses. Get the new one. GEAR LIST
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Mr.Clean Cream of the Crop  6,002 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jul 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington More info | Oct 30, 2006 11:13 | #5 Get the serial number from the seller and email Sigma and ask. info@sigmaphoto.com Mike
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