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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Manuel
> Magrinho
> Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 8:04 AM
> To: EOS List
> Subject: EOS Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX Malfunction
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'd like to have your opinion on this matter:
> My cameras (EOS 5 and EOS 50E) stopped auto-focusing
> with this lens (sigma 70-200). I tried other lenses
> and they work fine (both bodys and glass). The problem
> is only with this zoom. The first time I attached it
> to 50E the camera showed MF on the display as if there
> was no lens attached, the switch on the zoom was for
> AF, I changed to MF and again to AF and the body
> recognized the lens but still refuses to autofocus,
> tried another body and although I get no MF on the
> display and have AF on zoom switch I still can't get
> auto-focus.
> Problem:
> Dirty Zoom contacts?
> Switch AF/MF on the zoom "broken"?
> Have no ideia and need to work (I have a EF 75-300 for
> backup but its no the same).
>
> Thanks,
> Manuel
>
> PS Anyone of our portuguese readers knows where can I
> get assistance? (Lisbon area)
Hi Manuel,
It seems as though your lens has the problem, not the EOS bodies you've
tried it on. If you don't have a Sigma authorized repair shop nearby you
may have to bite the bullet and take the lens directly to Sigma. I think
they have offices in Lisbon. Look here for info:
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/world/index.html
Cheers/Chip
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