Sigma 35mm lens/flash compatibility with DSLR cameras?

meece88

I should have asked this in the correct format the first time. I am getting conflicting stories in regards to the compatibility of older SIGMA 35 mm camera lenses and flashes with the newer DSLR cameras. Does anyone know of any newer DSLR cameras that ARE compatible with 35mm SIGMA lenses/flashes that are NOT SIGMA cameras? I.E. Canon or Sony/Minolta, etc. I don't want to sell my lenses if I can use them but am having troubles finding out WHAT camera to buy that is compatible with them if any. If it is helpful, these are the following lensesand flash I do have:

SIGMA EF 430 Flash
SIGMA Aspherical IF 28-105mm
SIGMA Aspherical 28-80 mm
SIGMA High Speed Pro Spec Zoom AF 28-70mm

Answer
It depends.

All dSLR's but Sony use an ISO standard hot shoe
Only Sigma dSLR's are compatible with Sigma lenses designed to fit Sigma cameras
Canon dSLR's hot shoes can only tolerate 6v or less trigger voltages without damage to the cameras electronics.

As you can see, there are some issues.

If you don't mind buying the Sigma dSLR, then all is well.

If you want to start a dSLR system, you will have to start over buying new lenses that fit Nikon, Canon, Pentax or Sony systems.

If that is what you decide to do, take your time before you buy a new system.

You will either be married to it for the next few decades or find yourself in the same boat, buying all new lenses and cameras if you decide to switch systems.

Are lenses on Nikon DSLR cameras interchangeable?

yodasminio

I've been looking at a bunch of different Nikon lenses and am wondering if they are all interchangeable? Amazon has certain lenses suggested for certain cameras, but then with other cameras they aren't suggested. Will this lens:

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-70-300mm-4-5-5-6G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000HJPK2C/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1290920320&sr=8-6

which is suggested for the D90, work on my D3000? All the lenses I'm looking at are new on Amazon, so I'm talking new lens to new lens comparison...

Answer
Yes, they are interchangeable. Such is the problem with Nikon. They have some cameras that do not autofocus certain lens models. Check out this page for reference.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

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What is a good camera for professional photography?

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vicki

I am starting a photography course and need to know what would be the best camera for me?

Answer
For a photography enthusiast looking for a high-quality camera, there is a DSLR camera to meet nearly every personality type. Digital SLR cameras fall into various price ranges and categories based on ease of use, features and quality of images. The top digital SLR cameras for beginners offer user-friendly features and high-quality image production, making them good starter cameras to choose from.

Canon EOS Rebel XS

Canon cameras have cornered the market for beginner-level DSLRs since 2003. The EOS Rebel XS DSLR features 10 megapixels, a 18-55 mm lens and live view mode. This is a base-level model camera, but for a beginner-level DSLR, it holds its own quite well.

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

This camera shoots 1080p HD video in 24 and 30 frames per second and offers full manual controls and full autofocus. Although it offers many beginner-level features and benefits, the quality this camera offers rivals higher-end models.

Canon EOS 50D

This is a rock-solid camera choice with a 15-megapixel sensor, 6.3 frames per second continuous shooting and an expanded sensitivity range as high as 12,800. This is a speedy camera with high photograph quality that is well suited to beginners.

Canon EOS 7D

This camera offers a superior image quality, 8 frames per second continuous shooting and 18-megapixel resolution. It also features a 19-point autofocus, large viewfinder, 1.0x magnification and video recording capabilities with full manual control.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The EOS 5D Mark II is a slightly older DSLR camera, but is still a solid camera for beginners. It offers a 21.1-megapixel resolution and solid performance in low light. It shoots 1080p video at 30 frames per second and offers full manual control as well.

Nikon D5000

This camera offers HD video recording at 720p, 2.7 inch LCD with tilt and swivel capabilities and a 4fps shooting speed. The Nikon D5000 also features an 11-point autofocus, CMOS sensor and a 18-55 mm lens. This camera is known for providing a solid feature set coupled with high image quality, especially when it comes to low-light photography.

Nikon D90

This DSLR camera was one of the first to offer capabilities for video recording. It offers 720p recording at 24 frames per second, which should be adequate for most beginners. The Nikon D90 offers both high image quality and solid performance, making it a solid choice for budding photographers.

Olympus E-30

This camera offers a tilt and swivel LCD screen and sensor-shift stabilization, compatibility with creative art filters and a number of other appealing features for a beginning photographer. Creative art filters allow for pinhole photography, grainy film and other customizations while taking photographs.

Pentax K-x

This camera is available in several different body colors, and is known for offering capabilities for HD video recording. It comes with an 18-55 mm lens, 11-point autofocus, 4.7 frames per second continuous shooting speed and live view shooting mode. Another benefit to this camera is that it takes AA batteries rather than a proprietary Lithium Ion battery.

Sony Alpha A230

This camera sells with an 18-55mm lens and is a solid DSLR camera for entry-level photographers. It offers a 2.7-inch LCD screen, an optical viewfinder and is relatively lightweight at only 15.9 ounces. The Sony Alpha A230 DSLR offers a built-in wireless flash, fast autofocus, SteadyShot indicator and image stabilization, which is a nice range of features for a basic beginner DSLR camera.

Can I use old Nikon N2002 Lenses with new digital SLR Body?

QBeing

I have a broken Nikon N2002, with 3 good lenses. Does anyone know if I could use these old lenses on a new Nikon Digital SLR Body? I am really interested i getting back into photography, and if I could save some money by using my old lenses it would help.

Thanks.

Answer
I am still using Nikon lenses from the 70's with my Nikon digitals. So probably yes you can use them with Nikon DSLR. Non-AI, Pre-AI (also called NAI are the original Nikon F bayonet lens mount and lenses introduced in 1959 for the Nikon F camera) will not mount on some DSLR. On others it may mount but not meter. On AI converted lenes it will mount but may not meter on all Nikon DSLR. An AI ( circa 1977) lens will work.You may not be able to use all the functions with the lens depending on what series lens it is, some Nikon DSLR do not have autofocus motors in the body.. . AF, AF-D, AF-S, AF-I, VR and G will work ( AF and AF-D will not auto-focus on D-40s or D-60s)
There is a really good chart on lens compatability here
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

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Why should I buy the Nikon D80 DLSR camera as opposed to the D40x?

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Any Major

I take a lot of indoor photos, mostly portraits, and like using manual settings. I'm tired of the quality of point-and-shoot cameras and want to move up to DSLR. I don't have any Nikon lenses, so I'm wondering if the D40x is good enough or will I be longing for some feature that the D80 has? What would you recommend?
Update: The reviews seem to say that the D80 has some exposure problems and some other problems with "white pixels". The D40X is not very well constructed and suffers from a lack of available lenses. The specs are nearly identical. Is the D80 realy worth ~50% more than the D40X?

Answer
Check out the lens compatibility before buying the D40

can i still use my nikon slr lens with the new nikon digital cameras?

jacool

is it practical to sell my nikon slr camera now that digital cameras are being used?

Answer
Yes, with a few exceptions.

First and foremost - your old lenses will most likely mount on the new dSLR bodies, and you will be able to take pictures, unless those lenses and your 35mm body is 50-60 years old or so, even then you may be able to with a few minor modifications.

However, there are a few things you need to know.
1. Unless you go for a full frame body like D3, which retails for $5000, your lenses will automatically gain 1.5x the focal length. So your 28-80 lens will become 42-120. This may be good, or bad. Alternatively you'll need a relatively cheap 18-55 lens to close the gap between what you alerady have and the wide angle you were used to.
2. The cheaper entry-level dSLR bodies won't be able to auto-focus your older lenses. I mean D40 and D60. You need at least D70 (out of production) or D80 or any one of the more expensive models to do that.

Finally, if you can afford not selling the film body - keep it. There are a few things that film is still better for. For example extremely long exposures, such as 10-15 minutes+ are really not a viable options on digital as of today. So if you're in habit of shooting meteor showers, city lights in motion or something similar, stick to film for those shots. Also film has far greater dynamic range, so for those shots requiring that feature, you may also consider a film body....

Good luck!
LEM.

P.S. A lot of info (perhaps much more than you wanted to know) about lens compatibility for Nikon can be found here:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

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