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servaas-products · 10-28-2010, 04:22 PM

I recently purchased a second hand Sigma 70-200 f2.8 II APO EX DG HSM, and while I am pleased with speed of the focus system, and the IQ for still photos, I am unable to create a video.

With my Sigma 17-70mm and Sigma 30mm, I can get the camera to focus prior to starting the video recording. With the 70-200 it just hunts and will lot lock onto the subject. Is there something wrong with this lens?

Anyone else have this combination to verify one way or the other?

K Logan · 10-29-2010, 08:13 PM

I read somewhere that you need to send some Sigma lenses to Sigma to have the firmware updated to work with Live View. FYI.

sir_bazz · 10-30-2010, 01:58 AM

It's OK with manual focus?

I don't recall any problem with it on the K-7 and the only thing I can think of is that you are testing it inside the MFD of 100cm on the Sigma 70-200.

The MFD on your other two lenses will be a lot shorter.

bazz.

servaas-products · 10-31-2010, 05:06 PM

@K Logan, maybe it is a firmware issue, maybe I can wok out the age of the lens from the serial number?

@Bazz, it wasn't minimum distance causing the issue, as the kids were 3m away. I can set the focal length using manual focus, then start recording video, it's just the initial focus that is not working.

I need to decide whether to request a refund, or keep it. If other Sigma 70-200 can do video focus, then I'll get a refund and buy a different one, or a new one.

sir_bazz · 11-01-2010, 12:33 AM

Not sure where you're based but you can borrow my Sigma for a quick test if you're near CBD or 3194.

bazz.

servaas-products · 11-01-2010, 02:33 AM

Hi Bazz

Thanks for the offer, I would love to take you up on that.

I am in Mitcham, but I will be going through CBD Melbourne on Wednesday early afternoon. Maybe PM me some contact details and I will drop n for a 5 minute test?

I'll bring my 70-200 too, and we can see if focus lock works on your K7.

Cheers, Jeff

servaas-products · 11-10-2010, 02:34 PM

Further to testing sir Bazz' lens it seems the k-x cannot get focus lock with this lens. Apparently it cant 'focus lock' with any HSM lens.

10-28-2010, 04:22 PM	#1
servaas-products New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 14	problem with k-x & Sigma 70-200 2.8 II HSM video? I recently purchased a second hand Sigma 70-200 f2.8 II APO EX DG HSM, and while I am pleased with speed of the focus system, and the IQ for still photos, I am unable to create a video. With my Sigma 17-70mm and Sigma 30mm, I can get the camera to focus prior to starting the video recording. With the 70-200 it just hunts and will lot lock onto the subject. Is there something wrong with this lens? Anyone else have this combination to verify one way or the other?

11-01-2010, 02:33 AM	#6
servaas-products New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 14 Original Poster	k-x text with bazz' 70-200 Hi Bazz Thanks for the offer, I would love to take you up on that. I am in Mitcham, but I will be going through CBD Melbourne on Wednesday early afternoon. Maybe PM me some contact details and I will drop n for a 5 minute test? I'll bring my 70-200 too, and we can see if focus lock works on your K7. Cheers, Jeff

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K Logan Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 39	I read somewhere that you need to send some Sigma lenses to Sigma to have the firmware updated to work with Live View. FYI.

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sir_bazz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 184	It's OK with manual focus? I don't recall any problem with it on the K-7 and the only thing I can think of is that you are testing it inside the MFD of 100cm on the Sigma 70-200. The MFD on your other two lenses will be a lot shorter. bazz.

10-31-2010, 05:06 PM	#4
servaas-products New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 14 Original Poster	@K Logan, maybe it is a firmware issue, maybe I can wok out the age of the lens from the serial number? @Bazz, it wasn't minimum distance causing the issue, as the kids were 3m away. I can set the focal length using manual focus, then start recording video, it's just the initial focus that is not working. I need to decide whether to request a refund, or keep it. If other Sigma 70-200 can do video focus, then I'll get a refund and buy a different one, or a new one.

11-01-2010, 12:33 AM	#5
sir_bazz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 184	Not sure where you're based but you can borrow my Sigma for a quick test if you're near CBD or 3194. bazz.

11-10-2010, 02:34 PM	#7
servaas-products New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 14 Original Poster	Further to testing sir Bazz' lens it seems the k-x cannot get focus lock with this lens. Apparently it cant 'focus lock' with any HSM lens.

problem with k-x & Sigma 70-200 2.8 II HSM video?

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