Sigma Lens Problem - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

05/17/2004 10:55:19 PM · #1

I just bought a Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 macro DL lens for canon eos, but it just doesn't work with my rebel. When i turn on the camera it displays de error code 99.

Did i made a bad investment?
Is there something i can do?

Some help anyone!

pcody

Canon PowerShot G6

05/17/2004 10:57:50 PM · #2

I know this is basic and you are smarter than this, but did you buy the right model? You know, the one made for canons?

05/17/2004 11:02:16 PM · #3

Originally posted by pcody:

I know this is basic and you are smarter than this, but did you buy the right model? You know, the one made for canons?

LOL, yes i did, it works perfect with my canon SLR 35mm.

Message edited by author 2004-05-17 23:02:32.

05/17/2004 11:02:52 PM · #4

you should be ok :) try taking the camera battery out and trying again after you put the battery back in.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/17/2004 11:05:32 PM · #5

Originally posted by Seanachai:

you should be ok :) try taking the camera battery out and trying again after you put the battery back in.

I tried this several times already. :(

Spork99

OM System OM-1

05/17/2004 11:07:42 PM · #6

Some of the Sigma lenses require a "re-chipping" by Sigma service to work properly with the newer Canon models. You should contact Sigma.

justine

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/17/2004 11:08:44 PM · #7

I have a Sigma 70-300 and it works fine.

05/17/2004 11:10:36 PM · #8

what setting do you have your lense set to AF or MF ?

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

05/17/2004 11:12:02 PM · #9

Originally posted by Seanachai:

what setting do you have your lense set to AF or MF ?

I had try both.

cbeller

Nikon D300

05/17/2004 11:12:44 PM · #10

I had an error on my D70 when I got my Sigma until I adjusted the apeture ring. Then it worked fine. Don't know if it's the same on the Canon.

05/17/2004 11:13:20 PM · #11

when you put another lense on do you get the same error?

05/17/2004 11:13:35 PM · #12

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Some of the Sigma lenses require a "re-chipping" by Sigma service to work properly with the newer Canon models. You should contact Sigma.

Really? How much does it cost?

05/17/2004 11:15:15 PM · #13

Originally posted by Seanachai:

when you put another lense on do you get the same error?

Nop

05/17/2004 11:16:19 PM · #14

Originally posted by cbeller:

I had an error on my D70 when I got my Sigma until I adjusted the apeture ring. Then it worked fine. Don't know if it's the same on the Canon.

How is that?