Lenses for Maxxum 7D

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  • 01-25-2005, 07:33 AM
    pgowder
    Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    Ok, how can I know which lenses will work on the 7D? I purchased a Sigma off Ebay and the camera won't recognize it. And it isn't just not having auto focus, the camera says lens not present! I try the same lens on a Minolta film camera and it works fine.

    Here is the lens:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3864449293


    And I'd like to buy one like this, but will it work?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...868864080&rd=1

    Thanks!
  • 01-25-2005, 09:16 AM
    Michael Fanelli
    Re: Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by pgowder
    Ok, how can I know which lenses will work on the 7D? I purchased a Sigma off Ebay and the camera won't recognize it. And it isn't just not having auto focus, the camera says lens not present! I try the same lens on a Minolta film camera and it works fine.
    For whatever reason, Sigma lenses often have to be "rechipped" to work on newer cameras. It is annoying but Sigma will do it for free. Your problem sounds like a classic example of this.
  • 01-25-2005, 09:26 AM
    pgowder
    Re: Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Michael Fanelli
    For whatever reason, Sigma lenses often have to be "rechipped" to work on newer cameras. It is annoying but Sigma will do it for free. Your problem sounds like a classic example of this.
    How do I get it re-chipped?
  • 01-25-2005, 11:14 AM
    Michael Fanelli
    Re: Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by pgowder
    How do I get it re-chipped?
    Call up Sigma and they will give you the address to send the lens to. They will also tell you if this lens is known to have chip problems with your camera. They are very helpful!
  • 01-25-2005, 11:32 AM
    Mig
    Re: Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    The first lens isn't in production anymore so they probably won't rechip it - the second one they still make so that one should be fine, but like Michael said, call them first.
  • 01-25-2005, 12:07 PM
    pgowder
    Re: Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    Yep they first lens can't be rechipped!

    Thanks!
  • 01-25-2005, 12:08 PM
    Photo-John
    Re: Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    pgowder-
    Can you please post a review for your camera? So far we only have one review for the Maxxum 7D. Here's a link for the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D reviews:

    http://www.pcphotoreview.com/Profess...2_3127crx.aspx

    Looking forward to seeing your review!
  • 01-25-2005, 12:16 PM
    pgowder
    Re: Lenses for Maxxum 7D
    Just got it last week, but I do plan on posting one.

    Thanks