> Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 20:35:40 -0600 > From: "Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: EOS Sigma 28mm lenses - opinions > >> I believe that the 28/1.8 II is not compatible with >> the EOS 30/33 / Elan 7/7e >and >requires a chip >> upgrade from Sigma. > > Hmm...if I purchased the lens new would it have the > chip upgrade already, or would >I have to send it in > regardless? (I've got an Elan 7, btw)
>> If you own an earlier EOS camera, this is not a >> problem and the lens may be a good choice. Having >> previously owned one, I can say they're not the >> most robust of lenses (typical of many of Sigmas >> pre-EX range), although it's be a great choice for >> occasional use and it was quite good optically. > > Would you say that its robustitude (hey, I just made > up a word ;p ) is comparable to the Canon 50/1.8? > That's my current standard for "non-robust" lenses... Hi Alex, I believe that any 28/1.8 II will require the chip upgrade as I *think* they were mostly all made prior to the intoduction of the Elan 7 (but I could be wrong). I know that in Australia the only one available (new) for some time now has been the EX model. I presume that the 28/1.8 II is no longer in production. As for "robustitude", I'd say it's better than the 50 1.8 II. Not many lenses aren't better built, but then not too many are sharper :-) It's build is about equal to any of the kit zooms, which are generally better than the 50 Mk II but like the 50, it's quite a bit sharper than them. Your 24-85 will have much better build quality. Regards Gary This mail has passed through an insecure network. All enquires should be directed to the message author. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
