sigma 28mm 1.8

[ptkeam]

I use two D70's & recently purchased an older Sigma 28mm 1.8 -- I had problems

with the lens not focusing consistently with either body. I've used a number

of lenses on these two bodies and never had focusing problems with any of them

except this sigma.

I've read in various forums that older lenses may not work well because of the

chips in the lenses.

Does anyone have experience with the newer sigma 28mm 1.8 EX DG with a D70???

[marnedog]

I have the very same lens. I have sent it to Sigma twice. And everytime they say there is nothing wrong. It would no work with my D1X, D70, D70s or my D200. It worked better with my N90s (film). It has to be a design flaw.............. Dan

[ptkeam]

Dan,

Thanks so much for your response -- I'm selling this baby on eBay

[lookupinwonder]

Errr, I bought an old dirty one on eBay and it works perfectly. It is suprisingly sharp wide open as well. Pleasant surprise.

[soeren_engelbrecht1]

I have the old one as well (58 mm filters) and absolutely adore it. As Ronald said: Surprisingly sharp wide open. I've used it on MF and AF film bodies, and now on my D70.

 

Cheers, Soeren<div></div>

[soeren_engelbrecht1]

And here the obligatory 100% crop :-)<div></div>