Will this work with the Conon 40D

[dancewithethan]

I would like to know if Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro Lens works with the Conon 40D.

if not, please make a comparable suggestion on which of the Sigma Macro lens will work.

Thanks

 

[nickb]

Sure, as long as you get the Canon mount version. Was there something specific that you were concerned about?

 

[dancewithethan]

no, I just wanted to make sure before I make an order, but I did read a review from a guy who has this lens and can't get it to work right on his Canon 40D.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

He might have the Nikon version?

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

I am just curious...why aren't you getting a canon 100mm Macro?

 

[dancewithethan]

I was going to,but been very impressed with the pictures I saw and the reviews.

 

[BlueCorn]

That's a sharp lens and would give you a little more reach than the Canon 100. The only real complaint is that autofocus hunts a bit. For macro that's no big deal as you're usually better off focusing manually anyway. It is bigger and heavier than a 100mm so that factors into your ability to keep it stable.

 

[IPT]

Huh, what sort of problem was he having? W A Y back when I was using the Canon 10D I had issues with a Sigma Lens. There was some sort of incompatibility that would cause the camera to give me a "err" message. Something to do with how the contacts were aligned up or setup on the mount (and it was a Canon mount). That's what I read about it at the time anyway.

That was quite a long time ago though. I would imagine that is a problem of the past from when the digital transition was just starting to go mainstream. I would think that would be sorted out by now but I thought I would throw that out there. These days (I think) there should be no problem.

 

[swjim]

The only other consideration that I have heard of with Sigma lenses is that there are some cases where their lenses need to be "rechipped" in order to work with newer Canon bodies. I'm not sure if this has been an issue with recently manufactured lenses, but it may be something that you want to look into if you think you'll be upgrading camera bodies in the future.

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13867438#post13867438 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by swjim
The only other consideration that I have heard of with Sigma lenses is that there are some cases where their lenses need to be "rechipped" in order to work with newer Canon bodies. I'm not sure if this has been an issue with recently manufactured lenses, but it may be something that you want to look into if you think you'll be upgrading camera bodies in the future.

That's a risk that you, technically, run with any 3rd party lens. Canon, Nikon or any camera manufacturer makes no guaranty that their bodies will work with ANY 3rd party lens. In practice, that's rarely an issue.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

The only way to really be certain is to turn that 3rd party lens into a 1st party lens!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/463561-REG/Sigma_C23900_SD14_Digital_Camera_Camera.html
I bet you didn't even know that existed. It actually looks pretty dang good. I especially like the innovative image sensor. 14mp or 4.7mp, you decide. This actually seems to be a very capable little camera and I would not be surprised to see Sigma bust on the scene in a very big way within the next 5 years. The SD14's successor, the SD15, is due very soon. I wouldn't equate the anticipation to the 5DmkII , but it is interesting.

 

[JeffReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13867638#post13867638 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitusvileSurfer
The only way to really be certain is to turn that 3rd party lens into a 1st party lens!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/463561-REG/Sigma_C23900_SD14_Digital_Camera_Camera.html
I bet you didn't even know that existed. It actually looks pretty dang good. I especially like the innovative image sensor. 14mp or 4.7mp, you decide. This actually seems to be a very capable little camera and I would not be surprised to see Sigma bust on the scene in a very big way within the next 5 years. The SD14's successor, the SD15, is due very soon. I wouldn't equate the anticipation to the 5DmkII , but it is interesting.

I don't know about the SD14 but I had the SD10 when it first came out and kept it for less than a year. The camera was good for studio and bright outdoors (landscape) but that's about it. It sucked really really badly at high ISO - anything over 400 or for action and sports. The foveon sensor also had issues with red (it turns into magenta if exposure is a little off).

The one thing that I really liked about the Foveon sensor was the detail it captures; it takes very good maco shots (although not ideal for coral shots since a lot of light is needed for this camera).

A lot of Sigma/Foveon shooters are on PBase. Look there if you want to see some samples.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Very interesting. I posted that link more of a joke than anything else as I've never heard of anyone who actually bought a Sigma camera. I thought the Foveon sensor was actually genius though and it excited me. Your poor review was troubling and the red-to-magenta problem sounded down right horrifying. Oh well, maybe within the next 5 years as I predicted they will turn around the sigma stereotype. Maybe they will not. It is interesting in any case.

 

[IPT]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13867438#post13867438 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by swjim
The only other consideration that I have heard of with Sigma lenses is that there are some cases where their lenses need to be "rechipped" in order to work with newer Canon bodies. I'm not sure if this has been an issue with recently manufactured lenses, but it may be something that you want to look into if you think you'll be upgrading camera bodies in the future.

Actually now that you've said that It rang my bell. That was the issue I think I was having. Been buying Canon lenses ever since. Though I do have a 20mm F1.8 Sigma that works on my 5D. Haven't tried it on the 1Ds.