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April 5, 2018
Sigma AF fails on Nikon with latest firmware
This weeks update comes with information on issues with Sigma lenses not autofocusing on Nikon cameras using latest firmware and Connie Cassinetto sharing some excellent tips on shooting indoors in her latest premium article, using light box photography to achieve very pleasing results.
Plus, we have the monthly winners announced.
Read Connie's article "Shooting indoors - When Getting Outside Does Not Work for You"
Mixed Flowers by Connie Cassinetto. First Attempt; Nikon D800, Nikon 105mm, ISO 100, 8.0 sec at f/8.0.
Shot in aperture priority mode in natural and added light.
From the forums
Sigma Lenses not autofocusing on Nikon cameras
Some Sigma lenses, such as the 50mm/1.4 DG HSM and 50-500/4.5-6.3 DG APO HSM do not AF on latest firmware V1.13 on several Nikon's including the D4s, D610, D800 and D810. Sigma lenses on Nikon D500 seem to work all fine.
Some other Sigma lenses, such as the 50mm/1.4 Art, 120-300mm/2.8 DG HSM and 150/2.8 EX DG APO HSM do not seem to be affected.
The solution is to update the lens firmware by sending it in to Sigma. Complete discussion thread
Portrait lens recommendation using a Nikon D300
Many recommendations in the forums in this thread
Monthly winners announced
Wildlife > Ian McNicol (Scotty45)
Landscape > Tom Egel (tegel)
Macro & Close-up > James Buch (jimray)
Travel > Richard Faris (Rrfaris)
Digital Artistry > Godofredo Baylon (GBaylon)
Online Assignment > Robert Wightman (robwig)
More info
I am wishing you a very productive, photogenic rest of the week
Bo (bgs)
Posted by bgs at April 5, 2018 1:18 PM