[Roism]

Hello All,

I need some guidance and assistance in regards to using AF function on the Sigma Lens with Pentax k20D.

I recently got this lens and have it mounted correctly on the Pentax K20D mount but I am unable to use Automatic Focus. I am able to turn the Zoom ring but when I press the shutter button its does not allow me to do

1)Half press to focus
2) Sharpen Focus


But takes a picture which is completely auto of focus.

I have used Pentax lense before 55-200 DA and it works fine with this camera. I am wondering if its user error or the contacts from the lens are not connecting properly or I have to fiddle with the menu to turn on autofocus.

Thanks in Advance for your help and advice

Regards

Ro

[normhead]

It should work, there's no magic or secret handshake involved. As long as the camera and lens are both set to AF, the lens should focus. If not, get on your horse and return it, right away.

[Roism]

It should work, there's no magic or secret handshake involved. As long as the camera and lens are both set to AF, the lens should focus. If not, get on your horse and return it, right away.

I do have it set to AF on both lens and K20D. I will requesting a RMA as you suggested once I work through all possible scenarios

Thanks for your feedback

Regards

[mrNewt]

Ummm... is your K20D up to date with the firmware!?
If not, try and update it maybe that will fix your issue. If it is up to date, return the lens... or at least try and test it on another camera if you can before returning it.

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Last edited by mrNewt; 12-17-2013 at 11:07 AM.

[bdery]

Ummm... is your K20D up to date with the firmware!?
If not, try and update it maybe that will fix your issue. If it is, return the lens... or at least try and see if you can test it on another camera... even at the store where you return it.

That was my hypothesis also. The K20D needs its firmware updated to work with ultrasonic lenses (SDM, HSM, etc).

[Roism]

I just checked the camera firmware and yes it does require update as I have version 1.0. Since I am unable to extract the updated file at work due to admin restriction I will have to wait till i get home to update the firmware.

I will post and let you all know if the update helped

Thanks for the feedback

Regards,

Ro

That was my hypothesis also. The K20D needs its firmware updated to work with ultrasonic lenses (SDM, HSM, etc).

[sterretje]

I'm quite sure that the K20D supported SDM out of the box. K10D was the one that needed a firmware upgrade for that.

[mrNewt]

I'm quite sure that the K20D supported SDM out of the box. K10D was the one that needed a firmware upgrade for that.

I remember doing the update for the K10D because of my Sigma. I hit the same wall back then. I actually went trough the embarrassment going back to the store... they were nice though and pointed me in the right direction...

You wanna know something else that was embarassing?
That was the time I learned that you can upgrade the firmware on your camera

Maybe not all K20D came with the update... just guessing. Doing the update won't hurt before sending it back.

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Last edited by mrNewt; 12-17-2013 at 01:35 PM.

[Roism]

Ok So I did the update on the firmware and went from 1.0 to 1.04 and the AF was was working well after the update.

I just brought this K20D few months back almost brand new in the original box. Makes sense on why the firmware was old.

Thanks everyone for your help and advice

Regards

Ro

[mrNewt]

Nice... enjoy your lenses .

[normhead]

Ok So I did the update on the firmware and went from 1.0 to 1.04 and the AF was was working well after the update.

I just brought this K20D few months back almost brand new in the original box. Makes sense on why the firmware was old.

Thanks everyone for your help and advice

Regards

Ro

Wow, now there's something I never would have thought of… I never had to do that on my K20D, but, I also updated the firmware on it a few times. When I took my camera gear in to the Pentax booth at Henry's EXPOsure last spring, they updated the firmware on 3 cameras for me, so I didn't even have to do it myself. Their sales rep, just kept grabbing cameras from my bag and updating cameras while we talked about other stuff. 2 K-5s and a K-01.