mike dixon Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I'm wondering if anyone has direct experience using the new 5D body with a Sigma 20/1.8 lens. Any compatibility issues with this particular combination? [i did a search before posting and found nothing directly relevant. I'm ordering the equipment online, then picking it up when I'm back in the States for Christmas, so trying it out first at a camera shop isn't a viable option.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_sullivan Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 hey Mike...well, I own the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 but alas I have the 20D. Works great on that cam. Now if you want to send me the 5D you get, I'll be glad to try it out for ya ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Sorry, I don't have a 5D but it works fine with my 1DsII, 20D and 10D. I'm pretty sure that if you had problems that Sigma would re-chip it since it's a relatively new lens with the "DG" designation. (For digital cameras) - but I doubt you'd have problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Thanks for the quick responses, guys (and such a gracious offer, TS!). It sounds like the combination <i>should</i> function. If it doesn't, I'll have time to send the lens back and get something else, but if I get negative reports, I'll save myself the trouble. I still welcome reports from 5D users . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 <p> <i>It sounds like the combination should function. </i> </p> <p> Indeed it should. If the lens is new (i.e. was manufactured in the last year) then it is reasonable to assume it will work without problem. The complaints on Sigma incompatibility problems dropped considerably in the last year. </p> <p>Happy shooting, <br> Yakim.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark u Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I have yet to see any confirmed incompatibility reports with the 5D and 3rd party lenses. Maybe someone should try testing with an older (pre 2000) Sigma to test the boundaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_unsworth1 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Mike I have a Canon 5D and Sigma 20mm f1.8. The combination works without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 Thanks for the additional replies, especially Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_platts Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I have this combo as well....no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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