david_pieniazek Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I just bought this lens. It is pretty cool finally having a 2.8 fixed aperture. Does anyone know if it has the "D" technology for the SB28 flash? If not, does it really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I just sold mine. If you bought it used it may be mine. Sold it 'cause it don't work with the D200 unless you send it back to the factory, which I was too lazy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_pieniazek Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 No, I did not buy yours. Your response has nothing to do with my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I heard Sigma refuses to pay Nikon for the correct technology to work with the more recent cameras. His response does have something to do with your questions. Best to stick with Tamron or Tokina, or have to get your Sigma lenses rechipped. Yikes. I've never been impressed with a Sigma lens. Sell it and get a Tamron or Tokina. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_bennett3 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I don't have this lens, but have been considering it. I do have two other Sigma EX grade lenses - the 30mm 1.4 and 10-20mm; the build quality of the Sigma EX I feel is superior to the Tamron, and comparable to the Tokina pro-grade. I can't vouch for the actual optical quality of your particular lens (nor your re-chipping question), however no worries about the building quality of the lens - I've found Sigma's EX lenses to be great. (If this is the same re-chipping issue as with the D200, my understanding is that the re-chipping was only needed with earlier versions of some Sigma lenses, and that newer stock is already compatible with the D200 - not sure if this includes SB28 compatibility or not) JSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hash Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 All current Sigma lenses for Nikon are D compatible. http://www.sigmaphoto.com/faq/faq.asp?navigator=3 And current Sigma lenses need only a firmware update, not a chip replacement to work with the D200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_pieniazek Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Rechipping...rechippig...rechipping...D200? I shoot with an F5 and play with a D70 occasionally when the kids are playing in the back yard. This really wasn't a digital question. Just a question of do I get distance information out of this lens for flash purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_pieniazek Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Hashim - Thank You! I read towards the bottom of the link that all current Sigma AF support D technology for Nikon. Have a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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