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I am a new dSLR (D70) owner with a new Sigma 70-200 2.8. I'm looking at the lens and accompanying instructions and am confused about the diaphragm ring. It says "if you are using a Nikon AF and in Program or Shutter priority the diaphragm ring should be set to the smallest F-stop and the safety button should be locked. If using Aperture priority, auto or manual exposure mode unlock the button and set the value by turning the ring."

Does that mean in Aperture priority every time I make an adjustment to the aperture setting on the camera I also need to move the diaphragm ring setting to match?

Thanks for helping a newbie,
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Lynnette
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leave it locked at the smallest setting and use the command dial to make adjustments.
 
Hey congrats on your 70-200 you will love it.. like the other post says.. keep it locked... and adjust with the camera.. only thing i found out is the lens is a little soft at 200 f2.8 but nothing i can;t live with.. have fun and enjoy

Tim
 
Lock the aperture ring on the lens to the smallest aperture (highest f number). Probably F/22 or F/32 I don't remember exactly but it is in red anyways. By doing that, the aperture is controlled on the camera so you won't need to touch to the ring on the lens anymore.

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The lens is slightly soft at f/2.8 but I notice just a tad bit of Unsharp Masking and you are ready to rock. =)

I got the lens yesterday at Adorama and going to try it out at lunch. (It was raining yesterday so didn't want to take it home in the rain).

SO far so good, although the lens squealed when I first used it but after that, seemed to be working fine.
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It's a terrific lens. But after using mine for about six months I succumbed to the call of the Nikkor 70-200 VR and now have to find a new home for my Sigma!
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--Bob
 
Yeah, I got some really WEIRD looks sitting outside taking pictures of people waiting for buses, and walking by. You definitely can't be inconspicuous using this lens!

I did manage to get a picture of a girl in jeans and tshirt riding a bike. It would have been a ho-hum picture except for the fact that she was pedalling wearing 5 inch hot pink high heels!
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Lynnette
(Nikon)D~70
(Canon)Pro~one ; A-8ty
http://stilllifemoments.photoshare.co.nz/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duppypog/

 
Duppy,

How goes it? I just came back from outside with THE BEAST and yeah, the same thing happend to me, EVERYONE was looking at me as if I was carrying a bazooka.

And I feel your pain about getting sharp shots, I thought maybe the lens was backfocusing or something, but after reading some forums, it is a pain in the buttox to get a good shot handholding.

I think I have to start lifting weights too.
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Those must have been the new Lance Armstrong edition Dolce & Gabanas.

When I finally got home last night, I grabbed my lens box and ripped open the packaging like a kid on xmas morning. To my great disappointment, when I removed the mount end cap, there was a small smudge on the glass. I proceeded to grab the only lens cloth I could find (I just moved and haven't unpacked yet) and some isopropyl alcohol and attempted to remove the smudge. Well the lens cloth must have had some finger oil from previous usage and I only managed to make things worse. AAARRRGGGHHH! Imagine my frustration!

I took a few quick snap shots and everything looks fine in the pics but I dont have anything to compare it to cuz I never used the lens without a smudge. I will go to the local camera shop at lunch today and get a new cloth and maybe a little assistance.

And, yes, it weighs a ton. I swear it feels like its made of lead. I find it very difficult to hold steady. But, then again, it isn't really designed to be a walk-around lens. And it doesn't fit in my camera bag!
This is the price we pay for professional glass.
 
I wouldn't go to a gym for this, just use it often and you will get used to it. I promise! Of course you will still need to take the shutter speed into account when hand holding...

Oh, by the way: You need to remember one thing with this lense.

When you get the dreaded "F-EE" error message on the top LCD. DON't PANIC! Just put the aperture ring back on the highest number and lock it.

Dennis

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That's exactly what a friend of mine said who has the same lens after I was lamenting my bad photos. He said - start working out.

He got some amazing shots over the weekend at the Cincinnati Zoo - all hand held!

I'm going out with my Dad tomorrow with the lens and a monopod. Maybe eventually I'll have something decent enough to post.

Thanks for the encouragement! Hope to see some of your pictures soon!
lds
Chomper said:
Duppy,
How goes it? I just came back from outside with THE BEAST and yeah,
the same thing happend to me, EVERYONE was looking at me as if I
was carrying a bazooka.

And I feel your pain about getting sharp shots, I thought maybe the
lens was backfocusing or something, but after reading some forums,
it is a pain in the buttox to get a good shot handholding.

I think I have to start lifting weights too.
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Just shoot! =)
http://www.dphotoguide.com
Click to expand...
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Lynnette
(Nikon)D~70
(Canon)Pro~one ; A-8ty
http://stilllifemoments.photoshare.co.nz/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duppypog/

 
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