bwana
28-04-2008, 07:21 PM
Am I correct with my recollection that Sigma lenses carry a 3 year warranty? :o
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teraside
28-04-2008, 08:01 PM
Maybe this could help?
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177727
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177727
bwana
28-04-2008, 09:09 PM
Thanks - found the box and that has "3 year Warranty" plastered over it so fingers crossed . . .
teraside
28-04-2008, 09:23 PM
Thanks - found the box and that has "3 year Warranty" plastered over it so fingers crossed . . .
It's not a piece of Gold remember, don't do this:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6559/060216expgoswaldtnph2.jpg
;) :D :p
It's not a piece of Gold remember, don't do this:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6559/060216expgoswaldtnph2.jpg
;) :D :p
koffiejunkie
29-04-2008, 12:24 AM
Thanks - found the box and that has "3 year Warranty" plastered over it so fingers crossed . . .
What happend?
What happend?
bwana
29-04-2008, 07:45 AM
What happend?I was at a birthday party yesterday taking some shots - when I went to zoom in the ring twisted but the barrel wouldn't move.
Luckily I had that ostentatious drain pipe (nb not magic) in my bag but that is only 70mm at its widest. I did some of the best candid portraits I've ever taken with it so it wasnt a complete loss.
Luckily I had that ostentatious drain pipe (nb not magic) in my bag but that is only 70mm at its widest. I did some of the best candid portraits I've ever taken with it so it wasnt a complete loss.
koffiejunkie
29-04-2008, 08:56 AM
I was at a birthday party yesterday taking some shots - when I went to zoom in the ring twisted but the barrel wouldn't move.
The Macro switch didn't get stuck by any chance? I find that happens when it's halfway between settings.
Luckily I had that ostentatious drain pipe (nb not magic) in my bag but that is only 70mm at its widest.
LOL! Isn't your Sigma 70mm at it's widest too?
I did some of the best candid portraits I've ever taken with it so it wasnt a complete loss.
I find the idea of being candid (and hopefully unnoticed) with one of those unimaginable. I have a hard time staying unnoticed, no matter what lens I use.
The Macro switch didn't get stuck by any chance? I find that happens when it's halfway between settings.
Luckily I had that ostentatious drain pipe (nb not magic) in my bag but that is only 70mm at its widest.
LOL! Isn't your Sigma 70mm at it's widest too?
I did some of the best candid portraits I've ever taken with it so it wasnt a complete loss.
I find the idea of being candid (and hopefully unnoticed) with one of those unimaginable. I have a hard time staying unnoticed, no matter what lens I use.
bwana
29-04-2008, 01:08 PM
The Macro switch didn't get stuck by any chance? I find that happens when it's halfway between settings.No switch.
LOL! Isn't your Sigma 70mm at it's widest too?28mm-300mm
I find the idea of being candid (and hopefully unnoticed) with one of those unimaginable. I have a hard time staying unnoticed, no matter what lens I use.Normally I blend well into the background . . . not with the canon lens though. :o
LOL! Isn't your Sigma 70mm at it's widest too?28mm-300mm
I find the idea of being candid (and hopefully unnoticed) with one of those unimaginable. I have a hard time staying unnoticed, no matter what lens I use.Normally I blend well into the background . . . not with the canon lens though. :o
koffiejunkie
29-04-2008, 01:47 PM
No switch. 28mm-300mm
Aah right. Is it nice?
Normally I blend well into the background . . . not with the canon lens though. :o
I wish they would make their larger L glas available in all-black too. I would love the 70-200 f/2.8L but there's no way I'm walking around with one of those in white.
Aah right. Is it nice?
Normally I blend well into the background . . . not with the canon lens though. :o
I wish they would make their larger L glas available in all-black too. I would love the 70-200 f/2.8L but there's no way I'm walking around with one of those in white.
bwana
29-04-2008, 02:19 PM
Aah right. Is it nice?nice? Yeah. It makes a great walkabout lens thanks to it's size and range.
Took it to the shop this afternoon and they have no problem with honouring the warrenty.
After the problem yesterday I'm glad I got the f4. The 2.8 would have been a pain in the neck.....literally! :)
Took it to the shop this afternoon and they have no problem with honouring the warrenty.
After the problem yesterday I'm glad I got the f4. The 2.8 would have been a pain in the neck.....literally! :)
koffiejunkie
29-04-2008, 03:45 PM
With what the 24-105 f/4L weighs I can only imagine.
It still mystifies my why a faster lens has to be that much bigger and that much more expensive. Surely it's down to the diaphram and maybe a few of the glass elements (I would imagine the front one(s)). I'm just guessing, of course, I know nothing of lens design. But I do know that over the past few decades, we've become pretty good at minutrising things. I would have hoped at least a little of that would have filtered down to lens design.
It still mystifies my why a faster lens has to be that much bigger and that much more expensive. Surely it's down to the diaphram and maybe a few of the glass elements (I would imagine the front one(s)). I'm just guessing, of course, I know nothing of lens design. But I do know that over the past few decades, we've become pretty good at minutrising things. I would have hoped at least a little of that would have filtered down to lens design.
bwana
29-04-2008, 03:49 PM
With what the 24-105 f/4L weighs I can only imagine.
It still mystifies my why a faster lens has to be that much bigger and that much more expensive. Surely it's down to the diaphram and maybe a few of the glass elements (I would imagine the front one(s)). I'm just guessing, of course, I know nothing of lens design. But I do know that over the past few decades, we've become pretty good at minutrising things. I would have hoped at least a little of that would have filtered down to lens design.Not really bothered by the size of the f/4 - its still a beautiful bit of kit to an amateur like me. :) Had some enlargements made today and I'm well chuffed.
It still mystifies my why a faster lens has to be that much bigger and that much more expensive. Surely it's down to the diaphram and maybe a few of the glass elements (I would imagine the front one(s)). I'm just guessing, of course, I know nothing of lens design. But I do know that over the past few decades, we've become pretty good at minutrising things. I would have hoped at least a little of that would have filtered down to lens design.Not really bothered by the size of the f/4 - its still a beautiful bit of kit to an amateur like me. :) Had some enlargements made today and I'm well chuffed.
bwana
16-05-2008, 04:24 PM
Got my lens back today (could have picked it up yesterday but they called just as I parked in my driveway) - all is right again :D
koffiejunkie
16-05-2008, 04:35 PM
Nice! That was way quicker than Canon with your camera!
bwana
16-05-2008, 04:38 PM
Nice! That was way quicker than Canon with your camera!It was . . . but it happened at a very different time of the year (fortunately).
bwana
17-02-2009, 10:53 AM
Busted[sic] it again :o
On one hand its nice having the three year warranty . . . on the other I wish I didnt need to make use of it again.
On one hand its nice having the three year warranty . . . on the other I wish I didnt need to make use of it again.
teraside
17-02-2009, 10:55 AM
Bad build quality, or what gives?
bwana
17-02-2009, 10:57 AM
Bad build quality, or what gives?I guess - it does get used a lot (and sometimes by a not so gentle four year old but I'm not telling them that ;)).
teraside
17-02-2009, 10:58 AM
I guess - it does get used a lot (and sometimes by a not so gentle four year old but I'm not telling them that ;)).
:p:rolleyes:
:p:rolleyes:
chau
17-02-2009, 08:42 PM
eish, is it the same zoom problem? how long into the warranty are you? i just hope that doesnt happen to my lens anytime soon, im enjoying it so much
btw where did you buy your lens from bwana
btw where did you buy your lens from bwana
bwana
17-02-2009, 09:55 PM
eish, is it the same zoom problem? how long into the warranty are you? i just hope that doesnt happen to my lens anytime soon, im enjoying it so much
btw where did you buy your lens from bwanaThis time its the AF motor (at least that's what it sounds like to me).
I got it from Teletek in Greenacres. There is still a year left on the warranty.
btw where did you buy your lens from bwanaThis time its the AF motor (at least that's what it sounds like to me).
I got it from Teletek in Greenacres. There is still a year left on the warranty.
chau
21-02-2009, 06:39 PM
this is kinda off topic but i heard from someone that Katz is closing down. now i've bought my lens and flash from them, how do i go about with warranty issues? do i go direct with Sigma?
koffiejunkie
21-02-2009, 07:39 PM
do i go direct with Sigma?
Yes
Yes
bwana
21-02-2009, 09:49 PM
do i go direct with Sigma?no. You'll need to deal with their distributor Tudor Photographic in cape town.
bwana
02-03-2009, 11:51 AM
Took it in today - they've sent it to cpt (to Tudor) for repairs so I'll hopefully have it back in a couple of weeks.
chau
02-03-2009, 08:50 PM
wow you only took it in today.. you've been a busy man hey :P
bwana
02-03-2009, 09:28 PM
wow you only took it in today.. you've been a busy man hey :P
It's a great everyday walkabout lens that lives on one of my bodies. I was still reluctant to bring it in even if it is sounding a bit rough.
It's a great everyday walkabout lens that lives on one of my bodies. I was still reluctant to bring it in even if it is sounding a bit rough.
chau
02-03-2009, 09:35 PM
in my case its my everyday lens and it's such a brilliant lens. i'm so lost without it.
thanks for the great advice on it :)
thanks for the great advice on it :)
ToxicBunny
02-03-2009, 09:54 PM
Meh.. now you've shown me another lens that I can add to my collection that isn't too expensive.....
*sigh*
*sigh*
chau
02-03-2009, 10:42 PM
Meh.. now you've shown me another lens that I can add to my collection that isn't too expensive.....
*sigh*
LOL, i see there's a Tamron 18-270mm f3.5 - 6.3 Di II VC out and about somewhere. It's nice and wide and it is almost as long as the 300mm plus it has VC
*sigh*
LOL, i see there's a Tamron 18-270mm f3.5 - 6.3 Di II VC out and about somewhere. It's nice and wide and it is almost as long as the 300mm plus it has VC
bwana
03-03-2009, 12:18 AM
in my case its my everyday lens and it's such a brilliant lens. i'm so lost without it.
thanks for the great advice on it :)Glad it's working out for you :)
Meh.. now you've shown me another lens that I can add to my collection that isn't too expensive.....
*sigh*With that range (28-300) its a handy lens if you're not in the mood to carry a load of glass with you.
thanks for the great advice on it :)Glad it's working out for you :)
Meh.. now you've shown me another lens that I can add to my collection that isn't too expensive.....
*sigh*With that range (28-300) its a handy lens if you're not in the mood to carry a load of glass with you.
ToxicBunny
03-03-2009, 08:34 AM
Yeah, thats pretty much what I'm thinking....
My kit lens and 70-300 are always with me.. but it would be nice to have to lens with a fairly large range as well and the 28-300 seems to fit that bill perfectly....
My kit lens and 70-300 are always with me.. but it would be nice to have to lens with a fairly large range as well and the 28-300 seems to fit that bill perfectly....
bwana
03-03-2009, 09:21 AM
Yeah, thats pretty much what I'm thinking....
My kit lens and 70-300 are always with me.. but it would be nice to have to lens with a fairly large range as well and the 28-300 seems to fit that bill perfectly....What's the 70-300? Is it worth keeping if you get the 28-300?
My kit lens and 70-300 are always with me.. but it would be nice to have to lens with a fairly large range as well and the 28-300 seems to fit that bill perfectly....What's the 70-300? Is it worth keeping if you get the 28-300?
ToxicBunny
03-03-2009, 09:29 AM
the 70-300 is a Sigma lens as well...
and probably not really worth keeping if I get a 28-300.... but I'd have to figure that one out... just trying to see the different costs of the Sigma lens from a few diff places.
When I have a bit more cash lying around I'm looking at a 150-500 as well.. but they're just v pricey.. :(
and probably not really worth keeping if I get a 28-300.... but I'd have to figure that one out... just trying to see the different costs of the Sigma lens from a few diff places.
When I have a bit more cash lying around I'm looking at a 150-500 as well.. but they're just v pricey.. :(
bwana
03-03-2009, 09:32 AM
the 70-300 is a Sigma lens as well...
and probably not really worth keeping if I get a 28-300.... but I'd have to figure that one out... just trying to see the different costs of the Sigma lens from a few diff places.
When I have a bit more cash lying around I'm looking at a 150-500 as well.. but they're just v pricey.. :(This one?
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=1435
I dont get to use it as much as I would like. :o
and probably not really worth keeping if I get a 28-300.... but I'd have to figure that one out... just trying to see the different costs of the Sigma lens from a few diff places.
When I have a bit more cash lying around I'm looking at a 150-500 as well.. but they're just v pricey.. :(This one?
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=1435
I dont get to use it as much as I would like. :o
ToxicBunny
03-03-2009, 09:56 AM
Yeah that one :).... Is the stuff dreams are made of I think...
koffiejunkie
03-03-2009, 02:27 PM
Well, I'm quite happy with Sigma right now. My 10-20 was getting soft on the left side of the frame - no idea why. I sent it in (it's still under warranty), which resulted in two positive things:
1. It didn't get stolen with my camera
2. They sent me a brand new one!
This leaves me in a good position. If I decide to go for a 5D or 5DmkII instead of another 40D or 50D, I can sell this one off for a better price.
1. It didn't get stolen with my camera
2. They sent me a brand new one!
This leaves me in a good position. If I decide to go for a 5D or 5DmkII instead of another 40D or 50D, I can sell this one off for a better price.
ToxicBunny
03-03-2009, 02:32 PM
Well the dentist just put paid to my plans to contemplate getting a new lens today.. *mutter*
bwana
17-03-2009, 10:56 AM
All is right in the world again. :)
BigAl-sa
17-03-2009, 11:48 AM
All is right in the world again. :)I take it the 28-300 is back? [insert clapping smiley here]
bwana
17-03-2009, 11:51 AM
I take it the 28-300 is back? [insert clapping smiley here]Yeah. It covers such a wide range that its hard not to miss it when its gone.
koffiejunkie
17-03-2009, 12:12 PM
My (new) Sigma 10-20mm is still sealed, in the box. The temptation to go out and buy a 1000D "for now" is huge...
bwana
17-03-2009, 01:29 PM
My (new) Sigma 10-20mm is still sealed, in the box. The temptation to go out and buy a 1000D "for now" is huge...Wouldnt a 400D be cheaper? . . . and better
koffiejunkie
17-03-2009, 03:23 PM
If I can find one new. I'm not so keen on not having the sensor shaker though - it works really really well.
bwana
17-03-2009, 03:46 PM
If I can find one new. I'm not so keen on not having the sensor shaker though - it works really really well.Then dont get the 350D - I think that was the last one they made without the sensor cleaner. :)
koffiejunkie
17-03-2009, 04:39 PM
Then dont get the 350D
I had no plans to, especially after shooting an event with one. Low light AF is not great on it.
I think that was the last one they made without the sensor cleaner. :)
Oh, I thought the 400D didn't have it either. Or did you just get your sensor so dirty that you had to clean it manually?
I had no plans to, especially after shooting an event with one. Low light AF is not great on it.
I think that was the last one they made without the sensor cleaner. :)
Oh, I thought the 400D didn't have it either. Or did you just get your sensor so dirty that you had to clean it manually?
bwana
17-03-2009, 04:43 PM
Oh, I thought the 400D didn't have it either. Or did you just get your sensor so dirty that you had to clean it manually?Some things even the shaker cant loosen. Sensors get dirty - its only once you notice the dust that it begins to bug you and sometimes its better not to even test for it. :eek:
But yeah - the 400D and the 40D share the same sensor cleaning technology as the 1000D. It isnt perfect but its better than nothing.
But yeah - the 400D and the 40D share the same sensor cleaning technology as the 1000D. It isnt perfect but its better than nothing.
koffiejunkie
17-03-2009, 04:47 PM
Good, then the 400D is an option. They're getting scarce new though.
BigAl-sa
18-03-2009, 08:53 AM
I had no plans to, especially after shooting an event with one. Low light AF is not great on it.Interesting. I've had no problems with low light focussing with either of my 350Ds. High ISO noise is not pretty when compared to my 40D though.
koffiejunkie
18-03-2009, 10:44 AM
Interesting. I've had no problems with low light focussing with either of my 350Ds. High ISO noise is not pretty when compared to my 40D though.
I didn't say it's bad. It's just not what I was used to (40D). Yeah, high ISO is bad on it. So much for the "physics" argument of pixel size...
I didn't say it's bad. It's just not what I was used to (40D). Yeah, high ISO is bad on it. So much for the "physics" argument of pixel size...
bwana
18-03-2009, 11:58 AM
I didn't say it's bad. It's just not what I was used to (40D). Yeah, high ISO is bad on it. So much for the "physics" argument of pixel size...:confused: Which argument is that.
. . . and does it take into account the technological advancements that might have been made as a result of more than two years and millions in R&D?
. . . and does it take into account the technological advancements that might have been made as a result of more than two years and millions in R&D?
koffiejunkie
18-03-2009, 12:04 PM
:confused: Which argument is that.
C'mon bwana, you know what I'm talking about. The idea that noise will be worse at a higher resolution than on a lower resolution on the same size sensor.
. . . and does it take into account the technological advancements that might have been made as a result of more than two years and millions in R&D?
No, it doesn't, and that's the problem with the argument.
C'mon bwana, you know what I'm talking about. The idea that noise will be worse at a higher resolution than on a lower resolution on the same size sensor.
. . . and does it take into account the technological advancements that might have been made as a result of more than two years and millions in R&D?
No, it doesn't, and that's the problem with the argument.
BigAl-sa
18-03-2009, 12:15 PM
The pixel size argument is around isolation (insulation) of the individual pixels. They are getting much smaller and closer together, so quantum effects (such as tunneling) are no longer negligible.
Does this make it sound as though I know what I'm talking about, or should you be reaching for the foil?
:D
Does this make it sound as though I know what I'm talking about, or should you be reaching for the foil?
:D
koffiejunkie
18-03-2009, 02:47 PM
You are right, BigAl, but the problem is the argument assumes that the sensor elements fill the sensor surface edge to edge with no space in-between, which is not the case. There is a lot of space in-between each element, and that space is getting smaller. If I remember correctly, the sensor elements on the 40D sensor are larger than on the 30D.
bwana
18-03-2009, 02:59 PM
Meanwhile back on topic . . . I've noticed my creep lock isnt working again.
I'm not overly phased as I was planning on sending it back once more before the warranty expires and now I have a valid excuse to :)
I'm not overly phased as I was planning on sending it back once more before the warranty expires and now I have a valid excuse to :)
chau
18-03-2009, 08:09 PM
Meanwhile back on topic . . . I've noticed my creep lock isnt working again.
I'm not overly phased as I was planning on sending it back once more before the warranty expires and now I have a valid excuse to :)
i have the same problem with my lens :/ creep lock doesnt hold that well. it's not a train smash and not major enough to be sent in. I'll miss it if it has to go in again
I'm not overly phased as I was planning on sending it back once more before the warranty expires and now I have a valid excuse to :)
i have the same problem with my lens :/ creep lock doesnt hold that well. it's not a train smash and not major enough to be sent in. I'll miss it if it has to go in again