06-21-2024 02:06 PM - last edited on 06-21-2024 02:07 PM by Danny
I recently borrowed a Sigma lens from a friend that used it on their R6 body. I have tried to use the lens with my R8 (and also my 60d) and it will not auto focus. I get a red flashing box for my AF point when I try to snap the picture. I tried the lens on both bodies so I am "guessing" it is the lens at this point (my other lenses work fine). Any ideas on what to do here? Yes, it will take pictures if i flip to manual focus and move the focus ring but the AF wont work.
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06-21-2024 02:44 PM
Older Sigma lenses don't AF on newer camera bodies. This is a lens incompatibility problem that Sigma will have to resolve NOT Canon.
06-21-2024 02:45 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum:
Sadly, there is no guarantee that Sigma EF lenses will work with Canon R-series bodies. The 50-500 is an older model - released at least 14 years ago, and any inquiries about compatibility should be addressed to Sigma, given it is their lens. Can you advise what EF-RF adapter you are using - what brand and model: that is your best hope.
06-21-2024 03:48 PM
It is an older lens, but it should at least be able to fire the shutter. Be cognizant of things like Minimum Focus Distance. I do not recommend using a teleconverter with this lens.
I think the only time you should see red AF points is when the camera body is in AF point selection modes.
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