Sigma APO teleconverter 2X EX DG problem

rjkfam · 10-29-2013, 06:26 PM

I just got my copy of the TC to go with my Sigma 70-200mm EX DG APO OS lens. I followed the installation instructions to the letter. after turning on the camera, the readouts just went haywire. The aperture and shutter speed were just flashing and changing the values. has anyone encountered this problem with this TC? cameras are the K7 and K10D.

**pearsaab** · 10-29-2013, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by rjkfam

I just got my copy of the TC to go with my Sigma 70-200mm EX DG APO OS lens. I followed the installation instructions to the letter. after turning on the camera, the readouts just went haywire. The aperture and shutter speed were just flashing and changing the values. has anyone encountered this problem with this TC? cameras are the K7 and K10D.

I had trouble with the connection being solid and I could feel movement with the teleconverter to the body and lens...have you tried just holding the lens slightly different to see if it locks in...you might try a little aluminum foil between the areas where the connection seems loose (make sure you don't cover the areas that allow them to talk with each other) ...I have to admit I got frustrated with it and stopped using it because I could not count on it to be rock solid

wolfworx · 10-29-2013, 07:39 PM

As I understand it is not compatible with the 70-200, mine did the same, checked on the Sigma website, learned the bad news and sent it back....
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/teleconverter-compatibility

It works with the old (non IS ) 70-200's but not the new ....

rjkfam · 10-29-2013, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

I had trouble with the connection being solid and I could feel movement with the teleconverter to the body and lens...have you tried just holding the lens slightly different to see if it locks in...you might try a little aluminum foil between the areas where the connection seems loose (make sure you don't cover the areas that allow them to talk with each other) ...I have to admit I got frustrated with it and stopped using it because I could not count on it to be rock solid

Hello pearsaab, The mounts are a tight fit. and I just notice that if I push the Function or menu button, the display just comes on for a split second then goes off. I'm thinking it's just a defective copy of the TC. Thanks for the input, lesson learned. :-)

**rgknief60** · 10-29-2013, 08:05 PM

I have the same problem with the 2x. My lens is the older non-OS version. Readout works correctly with lens on a different teleconverter, no flashing. And mine seems to be solid when I attach it. Problem happens whether on my 20D or K5. I cannot access any menus. I originally bought a refurbished from Sigma, and sent it back because of the problem since the warranty is so short. I bought new for the longer warranty, and have the same problem, so will be contacting their tech support to send it in for service with one of my bodies.

The literature that came with my lens states it is compatible with the Pentax mount, save that the lens is manual focus only.

rjkfam · 10-29-2013, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by rjkfam

Hello pearsaab, The mounts are a tight fit. and I just notice that if I push the Function or menu button, the display just comes on for a split second then goes off. I'm thinking it's just a defective copy of the TC. Thanks for the input, lesson learned. :-)

Good evening Wolfworx, I think the excitement just bit me in the rear end. I went to the same web page you linked, I saw my lens on the chart, but without reading further and not figuring out the dashes meant not compatible, I just went ahead and bought it. I need to pay more attention next time. But for now, I'll just have to get 2X closer to the subject. hahaha. Thanks for the eye opener.

rjkfam · 10-29-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by rgknief60

I have the same problem with the 2x. My lens is the older non-OS version. Readout works correctly with lens on a different teleconverter, no flashing. And mine seems to be solid when I attach it. Problem happens whether on my 20D or K5. I cannot access any menus. I originally bought a refurbished from Sigma, and sent it back because of the problem since the warranty is so short. I bought new for the longer warranty, and have the same problem, so will be contacting their tech support to send it in for service with one of my bodies.

The literature that came with my lens states it is compatible with the Pentax mount, save that the lens is manual focus only.

Hello rgknief60, Thanks for the input, wolfworx was right. the TC I purchased is not compatible with my lens. Like I said , I should have known the dashes meant not compatible. I guess i'll just hang on to this TC for now. maybe i'll come across l compatible lens in the hopefully near future. thanks again and have a safe halloween.

**rgknief60** · 10-29-2013, 08:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rjkfam

...Thanks for the input, wolfworx was right. the TC I purchased is not compatible with my lens.

I just looked at the chart, rjkfam. According to the chart the 2x is incompatible with my lens as well. You would think that the actual literature that comes with a lens should be accurate. Otherwise I'd not have purchased. But evidently the supplied instructions are incorrect.

My mystery appears solved as well. And you have a safe Halloween as well.

VisualDarkness · 10-30-2013, 07:51 AM

Looking at the chart you can easily deem the Sigma converters almost useless in Pentax mount, a shame really.

10-29-2013, 06:26 PM	#1
rjkfam New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maricopa, Az. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16	Sigma APO teleconverter 2X EX DG problem I just got my copy of the TC to go with my Sigma 70-200mm EX DG APO OS lens. I followed the installation instructions to the letter. after turning on the camera, the readouts just went haywire. The aperture and shutter speed were just flashing and changing the values. has anyone encountered this problem with this TC? cameras are the K7 and K10D.

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10-29-2013, 06:58 PM	#2
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by rjkfam I just got my copy of the TC to go with my Sigma 70-200mm EX DG APO OS lens. I followed the installation instructions to the letter. after turning on the camera, the readouts just went haywire. The aperture and shutter speed were just flashing and changing the values. has anyone encountered this problem with this TC? cameras are the K7 and K10D. I had trouble with the connection being solid and I could feel movement with the teleconverter to the body and lens...have you tried just holding the lens slightly different to see if it locks in...you might try a little aluminum foil between the areas where the connection seems loose (make sure you don't cover the areas that allow them to talk with each other) ...I have to admit I got frustrated with it and stopped using it because I could not count on it to be rock solid

10-29-2013, 07:39 PM	#3
wolfworx Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East London Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 61	As I understand it is not compatible with the 70-200, mine did the same, checked on the Sigma website, learned the bad news and sent it back.... http://www.sigmaphoto.com/teleconverter-compatibility It works with the old (non IS ) 70-200's but not the new ....

10-29-2013, 07:54 PM	#4
rjkfam New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maricopa, Az. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by pearsaab I had trouble with the connection being solid and I could feel movement with the teleconverter to the body and lens...have you tried just holding the lens slightly different to see if it locks in...you might try a little aluminum foil between the areas where the connection seems loose (make sure you don't cover the areas that allow them to talk with each other) ...I have to admit I got frustrated with it and stopped using it because I could not count on it to be rock solid Hello pearsaab, The mounts are a tight fit. and I just notice that if I push the Function or menu button, the display just comes on for a split second then goes off. I'm thinking it's just a defective copy of the TC. Thanks for the input, lesson learned. :-)

10-29-2013, 08:05 PM	#5
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	I have the same problem with the 2x. My lens is the older non-OS version. Readout works correctly with lens on a different teleconverter, no flashing. And mine seems to be solid when I attach it. Problem happens whether on my 20D or K5. I cannot access any menus. I originally bought a refurbished from Sigma, and sent it back because of the problem since the warranty is so short. I bought new for the longer warranty, and have the same problem, so will be contacting their tech support to send it in for service with one of my bodies. The literature that came with my lens states it is compatible with the Pentax mount, save that the lens is manual focus only.

10-29-2013, 08:13 PM	#6
rjkfam New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maricopa, Az. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by rjkfam Hello pearsaab, The mounts are a tight fit. and I just notice that if I push the Function or menu button, the display just comes on for a split second then goes off. I'm thinking it's just a defective copy of the TC. Thanks for the input, lesson learned. :-) Good evening Wolfworx, I think the excitement just bit me in the rear end. I went to the same web page you linked, I saw my lens on the chart, but without reading further and not figuring out the dashes meant not compatible, I just went ahead and bought it. I need to pay more attention next time. But for now, I'll just have to get 2X closer to the subject. hahaha. Thanks for the eye opener.

10-29-2013, 08:25 PM	#7
rjkfam New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maricopa, Az. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by rgknief60 I have the same problem with the 2x. My lens is the older non-OS version. Readout works correctly with lens on a different teleconverter, no flashing. And mine seems to be solid when I attach it. Problem happens whether on my 20D or K5. I cannot access any menus. I originally bought a refurbished from Sigma, and sent it back because of the problem since the warranty is so short. I bought new for the longer warranty, and have the same problem, so will be contacting their tech support to send it in for service with one of my bodies. The literature that came with my lens states it is compatible with the Pentax mount, save that the lens is manual focus only. Hello rgknief60, Thanks for the input, wolfworx was right. the TC I purchased is not compatible with my lens. Like I said , I should have known the dashes meant not compatible. I guess i'll just hang on to this TC for now. maybe i'll come across l compatible lens in the hopefully near future. thanks again and have a safe halloween.

10-29-2013, 08:44 PM - 1 Like	#8
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Originally posted by rjkfam ...Thanks for the input, wolfworx was right. the TC I purchased is not compatible with my lens. I just looked at the chart, rjkfam. According to the chart the 2x is incompatible with my lens as well. You would think that the actual literature that comes with a lens should be accurate. Otherwise I'd not have purchased. But evidently the supplied instructions are incorrect. My mystery appears solved as well. And you have a safe Halloween as well.

10-30-2013, 07:51 AM	#9
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Looking at the chart you can easily deem the Sigma converters almost useless in Pentax mount, a shame really.