How to use Sigma 10-20mm Nikon lens on T2i at DVinfo.net

Evan Agee · April 29th, 2010, 08:59 AM

Hey all, I'm getting a T2i to replace my Nikon D40 / JVC GY-HD110u setup and I'd love to find a way to continue to use my Sigma 10-20mm 1:4-5.6 DC HSM lens with the new setup. Can you guys give me a little guidance as to what sort of adapter I'll need to get to make it work? The aperture control is on the end of the lens that mounts to the camera, so there would have to be some sort of aperture control.

Thanks!

Jeff Krepner · April 29th, 2010, 09:06 AM

Evan, I think you just need a simple Nikon to EOS adapter. It's a very good thing the aperture control is on the lens. I have a couple of these:

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Nikon F Lens to Canon EOS Camera Mount Adapter for Canon EOS 1d,1ds,Mark II, III, 5D, 5D Mark II, 10d, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, Rebel x1i, xt, xti, xs, xsi 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D: Camera & Photo

I just ordered the Sigma 20mm 1.8 to use with my T2i. I hear its soft wide open, but decent about mid f stop range.

How is the 10-20 Sigma?

Good luck.

Evan Agee · April 29th, 2010, 09:13 AM

Thanks Jeff! The Sigma 10-20mm has been absolutely wonderful for photography, I'm hoping to get similar results with video. To clarify, the aperture control isn't a ring on the lens, it's a small, spring loaded "tab" on the back side of the lens, which wouldn't be accessible after the lens is mounted.

Jeff Krepner · April 29th, 2010, 01:28 PM

In that case, I'm not sure. Sorry. With manual Nikon mount lenses, the simple adapters work. However, if you are talking about being able to control the lens from the camera then I guess you would need an adapter that lets the lens talk to the body.

Can anyone else assist here?

John Wiley · April 30th, 2010, 08:08 AM

There are adaptors available for nikon to mico- 4/3rds which allow you to control aperture on Nikon lenses without an aperture ring, but I don't know if they have a similar Nikon to EOS adaptor.

How it works is the adapor has a ring on it which controls a bolt/tab or similar which then controls the tab on the lens mount. So It's not necassary to have an adaptor which lets the lens 'talk' to the body with nikon lenses because they have that little mechanical tab.

Evan Agee · April 30th, 2010, 03:02 PM

Decided to just sell the lens and either get the Canon version or more likely just get the Canon 15mm F2.8.

April 29th, 2010, 08:59 AM	#1
Evan Agee Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 93	How to use Sigma 10-20mm Nikon lens on T2i Hey all, I'm getting a T2i to replace my Nikon D40 / JVC GY-HD110u setup and I'd love to find a way to continue to use my Sigma 10-20mm 1:4-5.6 DC HSM lens with the new setup. Can you guys give me a little guidance as to what sort of adapter I'll need to get to make it work? The aperture control is on the end of the lens that mounts to the camera, so there would have to be some sort of aperture control. Thanks!

April 29th, 2010, 09:06 AM	#2
Jeff Krepner Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Timonium, MD Posts: 142	Evan, I think you just need a simple Nikon to EOS adapter. It's a very good thing the aperture control is on the lens. I have a couple of these: Amazon.com: Fotodiox Nikon F Lens to Canon EOS Camera Mount Adapter for Canon EOS 1d,1ds,Mark II, III, 5D, 5D Mark II, 10d, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, Rebel x1i, xt, xti, xs, xsi 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Fotodiox Nikon F Lens to Canon EOS Camera Mount Adapter for Canon EOS 1d,1ds,Mark II, III, 5D, 5D Mark II, 10d, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, Rebel x1i, xt, xti, xs, xsi 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D: Camera & Photo I just ordered the Sigma 20mm 1.8 to use with my T2i. I hear its soft wide open, but decent about mid f stop range. How is the 10-20 Sigma? Good luck.

April 29th, 2010, 09:13 AM	#3
Evan Agee Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 93	Thanks Jeff! The Sigma 10-20mm has been absolutely wonderful for photography, I'm hoping to get similar results with video. To clarify, the aperture control isn't a ring on the lens, it's a small, spring loaded "tab" on the back side of the lens, which wouldn't be accessible after the lens is mounted.

April 29th, 2010, 01:28 PM	#4
Jeff Krepner Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Timonium, MD Posts: 142	In that case, I'm not sure. Sorry. With manual Nikon mount lenses, the simple adapters work. However, if you are talking about being able to control the lens from the camera then I guess you would need an adapter that lets the lens talk to the body. Can anyone else assist here?

April 30th, 2010, 08:08 AM	#5
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	There are adaptors available for nikon to mico- 4/3rds which allow you to control aperture on Nikon lenses without an aperture ring, but I don't know if they have a similar Nikon to EOS adaptor. How it works is the adapor has a ring on it which controls a bolt/tab or similar which then controls the tab on the lens mount. So It's not necassary to have an adaptor which lets the lens 'talk' to the body with nikon lenses because they have that little mechanical tab.

April 30th, 2010, 03:02 PM	#6
Evan Agee Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 93	Decided to just sell the lens and either get the Canon version or more likely just get the Canon 15mm F2.8.