sigma 18-200 lens will not fit... why?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

06/23/2005 01:30:28 PM · #1

i'v just bought the lens(sigma 18-200 f3.5-6.3 dc) and it will not fit my canon 20d when all the sites i visited before buying it said it would. can anyone help???

thanks
Martin

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

06/23/2005 01:32:39 PM · #2

Sigma do Nikon-mount lenses as well as Canon. It's not the Nikon version, is it? :-/

Example:

Canon mount
Nikon mount

Message edited by author 2005-06-23 13:33:33.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

06/23/2005 01:33:33 PM · #3

It depends on the mount it has. Sigma lenses are made for different camera makes, each with a different mount.

Where did you buy it? Maybe you can exchange it for one with the correct mount.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

06/23/2005 02:28:28 PM · #4

thanks, not sure though, is there any way i can tell just by looking at it? codes? they must have sent the wrong one, the mount ring is too small. Does that sound right?

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

06/23/2005 02:31:56 PM · #5

If you go to the Nikon link above and click on the pic to make it bigger it shows you what I believe is the Nikon connectors (rounded pins sticking out). As you'll know, Canon's mount has flat connectors on the lens and the pins on the camera. I'd just ring up who you got it from...

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

06/23/2005 02:59:46 PM · #6

i've tryed to phone them but no answer, i emailed them but no reply yet. looking at the pics on the link it shows i have the correct canon lens but the mount is just too small (the lens will not lock in place.

Thanks for the help, I'll just keep trying to phone karlu ltd again tomorrow.

heres the link to the lens i bought

//www.karlu.com/product_info.php?products_id=8557

Message edited by author 2005-06-23 15:00:51.

papa

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/23/2005 03:05:10 PM · #7

Down at the bottom of the link provided is a spot to specify mount. It is defaulted to Sigma. Did you not specify before buying?