> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kotsinadelis, > Peter (Peter) > Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 9:11 AM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: RE: EOS Sigma 70-200/2.8 EX HSM > > > > > Stephen J. Krogh wrote (edited): > > ...Had I gotten too spoiled by Canons lenses? Who > wouldn't They are hard to beat, especially the Canon 70-200 2.8 HSM. So I > decided to get the Sigma from B&H. At least, assuming their rate > of product > turn-over, it would have the latest software version that would work with > the 7, not that I have a 7 but I do want the New EOS TI (what a > great travel > body). I was very pleased with this lens' operation, very quiet and smooth > focusing, no jerking from torque in the focusing. It just makes me wonder, > how long do I have before mine starts to operate like the demo > model from my > LCS. Until then, I couldn't be happier with the overall performance. > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > ---------- > --------- > Steve, > > For the record, Canon's lenses use USM motors and Sigma uses HSM. > Sigma HSM equipped lenses DO NOT require an upgrade to work on > newer EOS bodies. > Its the Sigma "non-HSM" lenses such as the 28-70mm F2.8 EX > or the 105mm F2.8 EX Macro. I own the macro and its been > upgraded twice. No problems. My HSM is original and works > fine on all EOS bodies. > As to your demo lens, was it an HSM? Sigma does have the same > lens in non-HSM for other bodies. > > Peter K hi Peter,
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the proof reading, just a slip in typing, faster than thinking. It was the same lens- the HSM version for Canon. I had been "shopping around" and had made sure when I tried it out. Stephen J. Krogh, P.G. The PanTerra Group http://panterragroup.home.mindspring.com ========================================== * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
