Older Sigma Lens

[yelvertoft]

Originally Posted by Saphire

Why can't they keep to one set of electronic mounts and have done with it, there are some great lenses out there for easy pickings, its sad.

Because that doesn't lead to lots of repeat business as users wouldn't have to keep buying new lenses.

[robski]

I think you can find out from Sigma UK by the lens serial number if it is compatible with newer Canon DSLR. For example if I recall with the 135-400 the non compatible lens started with a 2 and the compatible started with a 3.

As a general of thumb any Sigma lens older than the Canon 300D is unlikely to work on the current Canon DSLR range.

[Saphire]

Thanks Rob, I will bear that in mind about a lenses older than 300D thats a good one to remember.

Originally Posted by Saphire

I was hoping to buy a dirt cheap macro lens, my world has just collapsed.

Don't despair Christine. It won't work except fully open, but you can exchange it for a new Sigma at cost price; if its cheap enough it may be worth it