Canon Digital SLR lens problems

[Jack E]

Today I bought a Canon EOS 350D with twin lens kit (18 -55 and 70 - 300)

I also have a Canon EOS film SLR with a Sigma 28 - 200 lens.

My problem is that I was told that all AF lenses which fit film SLR's will fit digital SLR's.

This doesn't seem to be the case as I have so far only been able to take 2 photos with the Sigma attached, the rest of the time I get an error code which tells me the lens is not suitable.

Has anybody had a similar exerience?

Cheers, Jack

[woodbe]

I think it depends on the age of the lens. I vaguely remember that sigma were updating some lenses to suit the new systems. Would probably be worth a call to the camera shop to see if there is an update program for the electronics in the lens.

Does it work in manual focus mode?

woodbe.

[Dean]

As woodbe says, check if it works in manual focus mode, if so then AF mode probably just doesnt work. A lot of old film lenses will only work in MF mode on digital bodies. This is the same for many brands.

[Jack E]

Thanks guys,

I can get the lens to work sometimes.
I posted the same question in a dpreview forum and somebody said that Sigma in the states would update the lens somehow or give credit towards the purchase of a new lens.
I will try a few dealers here and see what sort of solutions they come up with.

Cheers, Jack

[glock40sw]

G'day.
Thats why I use Pentax Digital SLRs
Even the old screw mount lenses work with no worries.
I use *ist D and also have 2 *istDs's.

The D is main body with a Ds backup.
The other Ds is the play body. Usually lives in the car with a tamron 24-135 attached for that "you never know when" moment.

[Dean]

Uh oh here comes the DSLR brand war thread :)

Go Olympus! LOL

[woodbe]

Hang on while I get some beer and nuts and a comfy chair while I watch the DSLR war thread...

[glock40sw]

Umm... Maybe we should invite Bat to offer his thoughts on DLSR's.:eek: :eek:

[Jack E]

Trevor,

From the looks of your avatar you are partial to hand canons:D

Cheers, Jack

[glock40sw]

G'day Jack.
Mate, not a cannon. (Note: 2 N's) Only a poor little 9mm.
Used it on Sunday for a competition.
Shot well, but not good enough to win the sheep station :( .

[glock40sw]

Jack.
Did you get any damage from the cyclone up your way?
How's it going up north.

I know some of the timber inspectors from Timber Queensland have headed up there today.
There has been talk of roof truss failure that should not have happened.

[Jack E]

No damage here mate, just strong winds (apparently gale force) and a fair bit of rain.
All the bad stuff was a little further north.

Cheers, Jack