Help please from Sigma 70-200/2.8 owner

Arpe · 03-14-2007, 10:58 PM

I recently bought a second hand one of these, but it didn't come with the "manual". I realise it probably doesn't say too much, but I was wondering if some kind soul would scan the pages for me and post somewhere to download or email to me.

Thanks.

Alvin · 03-14-2007, 11:42 PM

Hey Arpe,

Did a google and an ask.com and came up with only one lead.

Where can I get the owner's manual for the 70-200 f2.8? [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Hope that helps.

**wirrah** · 03-15-2007, 04:12 AM

I bought one recently sans manual.

The only thing I got caught on was the manual versus auto focus. Just slide the front collar in or out. There is nothing else special about this lens (that I can determine)

cheers

Greg

Arpe · 03-15-2007, 04:07 PM

Alvin - that seems to be for a Canon lens, thanks anyway.

Greg - I know the AF/MF bit. I just want to be "complete". I always retain receipts and manuals of everything expensive I buy. I remember reading somewhere about using the 2x with it, and one should be connected first etc. I just want to be sure I'm not missing anything too!

**wirrah** · 03-15-2007, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Greg - I know the AF/MF bit. I just want to be "complete". I always retain receipts and manuals of everything expensive I buy. I remember reading somewhere about using the 2x with it, and one should be connected first etc. I just want to be sure I'm not missing anything too!

Sounds perfectly reasonable. I'm much the same. If I come across one in my travels I'll let you know but I'd be surprised if someone here can't provide a scan as it is a popular lens.

cheers

Greg

**SCGushue** · 03-15-2007, 07:54 PM

Arpe,

I'll get one, or the relevant portions of it to you in the next few days. Things are a little hectic here at the moment and I do not have access to a scanner at the moment.

The most important thing to know right off the bat is that you should have the camera and the lens (push pull) on AF together for AF to work. Set the camera manually and the lens to M (push pull) to use the lens manually. Not doing this can damage the motor in the camera .

There ain't much more on the instruction page but I will get it too you anyway.

If my brain stops functioning for some reason

and I forget just email me to set it in gear again.

Stephen

SpecialK · 03-15-2007, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

I recently bought a second hand one of these, but it didn't come with the "manual". I realise it probably doesn't say too much, but I was wondering if some kind soul would scan the pages for me and post somewhere to download or email to me.

Thanks.

Try contacting Sigma for a copy?

We (the CS department I manage) send out manuals, usually for free for the asking (though possibly xerox copies :-), if they are not online.

ossi · 03-16-2007, 12:04 AM

Hi,

I have scanned for you the diagrams and English Instructions for the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. I have joined it together as a JPG and it is around 1.2Mb in size.

If youd lile to send me your email address ill forward it on.

Dave

Alvin · 03-16-2007, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by ossi

Hi,

I have scanned for you the diagrams and English Instructions for the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. I have joined it together as a JPG and it is around 1.2Mb in size.

If youd lile to send me your email address ill forward it on.

Dave

You can send them over to me and I'll convert it to an acrobat file

Arpe - I just realized it was for a Canon mount. :ugh: Sorry.

Arpe · 03-17-2007, 12:47 AM

All good, Dave sent me the jpg of the scan. I can read 99% of it.

Dave I'd like to know what part of the world you are in, just to satisfy my curiosity.

ossi · 03-17-2007, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by Arpe

All good, Dave sent me the jpg of the scan. I can read 99% of it.

Dave I'd like to know what part of the world you are in, just to satisfy my curiosity.

Arpe,

Im in South Australia.

Dave

Arpe · 03-17-2007, 01:49 AM

damn!, I had some romantic notion of someone helping me from the other side of the world!

03-14-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Help please from Sigma 70-200/2.8 owner I recently bought a second hand one of these, but it didn't come with the "manual". I realise it probably doesn't say too much, but I was wondering if some kind soul would scan the pages for me and post somewhere to download or email to me. Thanks.

03-15-2007, 04:12 AM	#3
wirrah Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lower Hunter, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 526	Not much in it I bought one recently sans manual. The only thing I got caught on was the manual versus auto focus. Just slide the front collar in or out. There is nothing else special about this lens (that I can determine) cheers Greg

03-16-2007, 12:04 AM	#8
ossi Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: At my local camera shop.... Posts: 73	Manual for 70-200 Sigma Hi, I have scanned for you the diagrams and English Instructions for the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. I have joined it together as a JPG and it is around 1.2Mb in size. If youd lile to send me your email address ill forward it on. Dave

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03-14-2007, 11:42 PM	#2
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Hey Arpe, Did a google and an ask.com and came up with only one lead. Where can I get the owner's manual for the 70-200 f2.8? [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums Hope that helps.

03-15-2007, 04:07 PM	#4
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452 Original Poster	Alvin - that seems to be for a Canon lens, thanks anyway. Greg - I know the AF/MF bit. I just want to be "complete". I always retain receipts and manuals of everything expensive I buy. I remember reading somewhere about using the 2x with it, and one should be connected first etc. I just want to be sure I'm not missing anything too!

03-15-2007, 04:13 PM	#5
wirrah Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lower Hunter, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 526	Originally posted by Arpe Greg - I know the AF/MF bit. I just want to be "complete". I always retain receipts and manuals of everything expensive I buy. I remember reading somewhere about using the 2x with it, and one should be connected first etc. I just want to be sure I'm not missing anything too! Sounds perfectly reasonable. I'm much the same. If I come across one in my travels I'll let you know but I'd be surprised if someone here can't provide a scan as it is a popular lens. cheers Greg

03-15-2007, 07:54 PM	#6
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Arpe, I'll get one, or the relevant portions of it to you in the next few days. Things are a little hectic here at the moment and I do not have access to a scanner at the moment. The most important thing to know right off the bat is that you should have the camera and the lens (push pull) on AF together for AF to work. Set the camera manually and the lens to M (push pull) to use the lens manually. Not doing this can damage the motor in the camera . There ain't much more on the instruction page but I will get it too you anyway. If my brain stops functioning for some reason and I forget just email me to set it in gear again. Stephen

03-15-2007, 08:16 PM	#7
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by Arpe I recently bought a second hand one of these, but it didn't come with the "manual". I realise it probably doesn't say too much, but I was wondering if some kind soul would scan the pages for me and post somewhere to download or email to me. Thanks. Try contacting Sigma for a copy? We (the CS department I manage) send out manuals, usually for free for the asking (though possibly xerox copies :-), if they are not online.

03-16-2007, 06:34 AM	#9
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Originally posted by ossi Hi, I have scanned for you the diagrams and English Instructions for the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. I have joined it together as a JPG and it is around 1.2Mb in size. If youd lile to send me your email address ill forward it on. Dave You can send them over to me and I'll convert it to an acrobat file Arpe - I just realized it was for a Canon mount. :ugh: Sorry.

03-17-2007, 12:47 AM	#10
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452 Original Poster	All good, Dave sent me the jpg of the scan. I can read 99% of it. Dave I'd like to know what part of the world you are in, just to satisfy my curiosity.

03-17-2007, 01:40 AM	#11
ossi Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: At my local camera shop.... Posts: 73	Originally posted by Arpe All good, Dave sent me the jpg of the scan. I can read 99% of it. Dave I'd like to know what part of the world you are in, just to satisfy my curiosity. Arpe, Im in South Australia. Dave

03-17-2007, 01:49 AM	#12
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452 Original Poster	damn!, I had some romantic notion of someone helping me from the other side of the world!