The saga continues.....
When I followed "The Sigma Corporation" link from the press release on
dpreview's page, it took me to Sigma's North American site, where the
information is clearly obsolete. When I followed the link to Sigma
from the Australian importer, it took me to the English language page
of the parent company's website in Japan, where the up-to-date
information tells us,
"The lens is equipped with Sigma's own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer)
function. This function uses two sensors inside the lens to detect
vertical and horizontal movement of the camera and works by moving an
optical image stabilizer lens group to effectively compensate for
camera shake. It offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4
stops slower. Mode 1 is ideal for general photography, and Mode 2 is
effective on moving subjects such as motor sports etc.
*For Pentax and Sony mounts, it is not possible to use the AF and the
built-in OS function of this lens when attaching it to film SLR
cameras as well as Pentax *ist series and K100D.
*When using the OS function of a lens with a camera which incorporates
a stabilizer unit, please turn the camera’s stabilizer unit off.
*For Nikon and Canon mounts, Optical Stabilizer (OS) function will not
work with film SLR cameras except Nikon F6 and Canon EOS-1V."
So, demerits to Sigma for screwing up the press release by not
updating the relevent web page in what must be their biggest market.
And demerits to dpreview for linking to the webpage of a regional
importer, rather than the webpage of the parent company.
Sigma and dpreview are to report to the detention room at 3.10pm this
coming Thursday,
regards, Anthony
"Of what use is lens and light
to those who lack in mind and sight"
(Anon)
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