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01-09-2013, 08:30 AM   #1
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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM

I just received a new Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM that I bought on ebay. I am using it on my K30. When I tested the lens, I cannot get the f stop down lower than 4.5. It will go way above it. I even tried it in manual. Is this lens older and not compatible with my camera? I don't know if I need to try & return it. I was looking forward to using it, but really disappointed now.

01-09-2013, 08:32 AM   #2
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Are you zoomed out to the long end? If so that's the problem. Try bringing it back to 18mm and then setting the aperture.
01-09-2013, 08:35 AM   #3
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Thank you Voice. I guess I just assumed if I changed it to manual, I could set it to anything and it would just say over or under exposed. So glad to have this forum for help when my brain malfunctions.
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