Thank you very much for purchasing a Sigma
performance and enjoyment
tt10roughly before you start
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS (fig.1)
CD
Filter Attachment Thread
(2)
Focus Rin g
® Distance Scale
@Focus
Index Line
@Zoom
Ring
@ Focus Mode Switch (
(])
Mount
@ l
ens
Hood
DC LENS
These are special lenses that are designated for digital cameras because the lens image
circle is designated to correspond to the
cameras. The specialized design gives these lenses the ideal properties for digital cameras.
+ An image sensor element larger than those corresponding to APS-C cannot be used
d:gital cameras or 35mm SLR cameras. If such an element is used vignetting will occur
on lhe picture surface.
+I
f you use SD 14, SD10 or SD10 digital cameras , corresponding angle
17-34mm
ATTACHING TO
When this lens is attached to the camera body
as your normal lens. Please refer to the instruction booklet for your camera body
On
the lens mount surface. there are a number of couplers and electrical contacts.
+
Please keep them clean to ensure proper connection .
especially sure to place the lens with its front end down while changing the lens.
+ Many accessories such as rear mounted teleconverters,
specially made for designated lenses . Before you purchase such accessories, please
check your Sigma lens to determine that
function properly with it.
SETTING THE EXPOSURE MODE
The sigma lens functions automatically after mounting to you r camera. Please, refer to the
camera instruction book .
FOCUSING
! FOR SIGMA AF, CANON AF. NIKON AF AND FOUR THIRDS)
This lens features Sigma's built-in Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM ). The H
quiet autofocusing.
For autofocus operation. set the focus mode switch on the lens to "AF" position (fig.2) (for
Nikon
AF,
select the autofocus mode on your camera body) (For Four-Thirds, select the
autofocus mode on your camera body and set the focus mode
"AF" position).
If you wish to focus manually, set the focus mode
(for Nikon AF. select the manual focus mode
normally) (For Four-Thirds. select the manual focus mode
focus mode switch on the lens to the
focus ring.
+ This lens al
set to the One-Shot AF (AF-S) mode, you can adjust foc us manually after the lens
autofocus (and stops), while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (In the case of
Four-Thirds fitting, the setting method varies depending
ow
the instruction manual
foll
+ When operating this lens
confirmed visual
to possible focus shi
various components
this at the in
«
FOR
SONY AF
For autofocus operation. set the camera's focus mode to A
If you wish to focus manually. set the camera's focus mode to "MF" and adjust the focus by
lurni
ng
the focus ring
To
avoid damaging AF mechanism, please do not turn the focus ring manually while
+
the autofocus mode.
+ When operating this lens in manual focus mode, it is recommended that correct focus be
confirmed visually in the viewfinder rather than relying
due to possible focus shift resulting from extreme changes in tempe rature which cause
various components
this at the infinity setting
! ZOOMING
))
Rotate the Rubber grip
LENS HOOD
A bayonet type detachable hood
flare and ghosted images caused by b
Attach the hood and turn clockwise unt
In
order to place the lens and hood into the storage case, you must first remove the
+
hood, then replace it on the lens in t
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Buill-in flash or your camera may not cover angle of view
light fall-off at the corners. W hen external flash is used, flip wide panel
down to cover flash 's head, before taking picture.
(This may not work with some flashguns , please test your equipment shootings
beforehand)
FILTER
+ Only one filter should be used at the time. Two or more filters and/or special thicker
filters, like a polarizing filte r, may cause vignetting.
+ When using a
BASIC
CARE
+ Avoid any shocks or exposure to extreme high or low temperatures or to humidity.
+ For extended storage, choose a cool and dry place, preferably with good ventilatio
avoid damage to the lens coating, keep away from mothballs or naphthalene gas
+ Do not use thinner, be nzine or other organic cleaning agents to remove dirt or finger
prints from the lens elements. Clean by using
+ This lens is no! waterproof. When you use the lens
from getting wet.
and electric components damaged
+ Sudden temperature changes may cause condensation or fog to appear on the surface
of
the lens. When enteri
the lens in the case until
out
of
your Sigma lens, please read this instruction booklet
to
use
the l
SIGMASA/CANONA
CAMERA
BODY
AND
ZOOMING
so
permits manual focusing even in the autofocus mode. With the camera
of
your camera body.)
in
manual focus mode, it is recommended that correct focus
ly
in
!he viewfinder rather than relying
ft
resulting from extreme changes in temperatu
in
the lens to expand and contact. Special allowance is made for
fi
nity setting.
AND
PENT
AX AF))
in
the lens to expand and contact. Special allowance
on
the zoom ring to !he desired position.
is
provided with !he lens. This lens hood helps to preven t
po
larizing filler with AF camera, use the "circular" type.
AND
STORAGE
It is often i
mp
ractical to repair the internal mechanism , lens elements
ng
a warm room from the cold outdoors, it is advisable to keep
the temperature of the lens approaches room temperature.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lens construction
Angle of View 102.4 - 63 .8°
Minimum Aoerture
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community (EC)
C€
SIGMA (Deutschland)
Verllauf: 01805-90
GmbH
Carl-Zeiss-Sir.
90
85-0 Service: 01805-90
1012
, D-63322 R6dermar
90
85·85
Fax
k,
: 01805-90
F.R.GERMANY
90 85-
35
Page 4
8*11
i~
~lE~
:v-
J
~
~
gu
*tt
[
i~
~lE
~J
~~,0
ENGLISH
Please
Sticker
DEUTSCH
Bitte
Spalte
FRAN(:AIS
Veuillez coller l'autocollant
a
cet
ESPANOL
Por favor,
en
stick
column
kleben
des anderen Blattes
effet
los lugares indicados de
the
Warranty Sticker
on
the
Sie
den Garantie-Aufkleber in die
sur
l'autre feuillet
rellene los
other
datos y pong a el sello del establecimiento
0)
1~
~lE
~
:v-
J
~
~c5
1~
trll
rz:
as
to
the
dedicated Warranty
sheet [Limited Warranty].
dafur
[Limited Warranty].
de garantie
[garantie contractuelle].
Ia
garantia [Garantia Limitada].
a
l'emplacement
vorgesehene
~c5
~
<
tc.
dediE~
ITALIANO
Si
prega di attaccare
dedicata
Originale].
"f_l-~0~
~
gJ
~
~
~AI
"Tagliando
~
~
A-L~-1
J
I
I::H
§'-
g@l
Ll
WARRANTY
L:'liA.8
Date
of
purchase
i::'Jii1Ch5~
I
Dealer's
Name
il IJTagliando
di Garanzia"
~
~
A-1
C~.
STICKER
and
Address
A
El31
•
di Garanzia"
sull'altro
E:!-OH
g@l
alia colonna
foglio
~
~
A-1
[Garanzia
A
El31
~
Ciimti~-JII)
•
~~·~~
Type·Model
lliiifii!-
Serial
No.
AF
SIGMA
1
0-20MM
F
I
4-5.6
EX
DC
HSM
F
/SIGMA
Page 5
SIGMA'S AMERICAS LIMITED WARRANTY
ENGLISH
SIGMA
Manufacturer's
THIS
IS
THE
ANTIQUA
BRAZIL,
REPUBLIC
HONDURAS
PERU, PUERTO
TRINIDAD,
Only valid for products that have been imported into the relevant Americas territory
an
authorised SIGMA importer.
Manufacturer's warranty provided by SIGMA Corporation
Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
This warranty is in addition to any existing statutory rights, and nothing in this warranty
will affect any
SIGMA provides the consumer with its own manufacturer's warranty for this product, for
a period
•
Should
manufacturing defects, it
will
iTtie
which
SIGMA
Repair
•
an
Costs
Repairs
•
repairs
to
such
•
Spare
spare
specified
inspection, or
or
repair
•
This
compliance
caused
•
This
at
repair.
•
This
are
This
•
This
•
other than authorized
•
This
parts
alterations
---
• No claims under this warranty can be
been
This warranty is not transferable. This warranty only applies to those SIGMA products
for which this warranty card has been issued.
on compelling, statutory regulations, in particular in accordance with the terms
relevant product
repairing those
replacement claims for destroyed films, wasted development costs, data loss, batteries,
travel expenses, loss
by the material defect.
during repair. All customer settings may also be lost due to repair.
All other warranties, in particular assumed warranties, which have been given by third
parties
who have given these warranties.
Insofar as the buyer has acquired the SIGMA product as a consumer as per the
manufacturer's warranty does not affect his country-specific statutory rights arising
hereunder against the
Important Notes
Upon purchase, please check that the dealer's name and date
on the Warranty
Please attach the Warranty Sticker
Only when this sticker is attached will this become an approved formal warranty card.
Please keep this warranty card in a safe place. SIGMA
not issue any
If
the product needs to be repaired, please send it in shock-proof packaging, with a
detailed description
purchase receipt and, if possible, illustrative images that demonstrate the
authorised service centre responsible for your country.
ensure that the package is adequately insured. SIGMA only accepts carriage-paid
packages which
send your equipment carriage unpaid,
purchase contract, i.e. your supplier.
Should SIGMA establish that, for any equipment returned under these warranty terms, a
claim for free-of-charge repair or replacement is not justified, the customer will be informed
of this together with the
repair order within two weeks the equipment
For further information regarding service centers, and coverage areas to which each
regional warranty is
AMERICAS
, ARGENTINA, ARUBA,
CANADA,
, ECUADOR,
, JAMAICA, MEXICO,
TURKS & CAICOS,
of
the consumer's statutory rights.
of
one year from the initial sale date, subject
the product exhibit deficiencies during this warranty period
be
replaced
prerequisite for claiming under this manufacturer's warranty
authorised
warranty
warranty also does
warranty does
damaged
warranty does not apply
warranty does
warranty does not apply
with
can
be
proven
warranty
under
this
workshop,
for repairs that
under this warranty
in
countries without such stations should account for
a station.
parts
are
parts
are
depleted then it may prove impossible
one
year period
when
is
rejected after quotation, or other
does
with
by,
for
example, moisture, sand,
or
worn
or devices
to
the product are undertaken without the express written approval of SIGMA.
ANGUILLA, ANTIGUA, ARGENTINE, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, LA BARBADE,
, BERMUDES, BOLIVIE, BRESIL,
DOMINIQUE, REPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE, EQUATEUR,
GUYANE, HAITI, HONDURAS,
PANAMA, PARAGUAY,
Limited
Warranty
ONE
YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
CAYMAN,
RICO,
a defect-free product.
by
card
, duly completed
warranty
are
stored
the product
not apply
the instructions, improper
not
include the repair, maintenance or replacement of components,
out
not
SIGMA service stations.
which
liability law, but not limited hereunto, and
of
or
seller.
of
the defect as well as the completed warranty card, the original
also cover the return cost
likely repair costs. Should the customer not place a corresponding
applicable, please visit the following link.
BAHAMAS,
CHILE, COLOMBIA,
EL
SALVADOR, GRENADA,
ST.
KITTS, ST.
URUGUAY,
will
be
repaired free of charge according
submitting the original purchase receipt together with the original
must
be
carried
to
which
the
carried out
take
place
for
a regulated period of time. After this
from
data
of purchase. SIGMA
is
evaluated
to
damage, defects or malfunctions caused
not
apply
to
in
the
regular course of normal
to
any
apply
to
products
to
defects caused
do
not conform
In
income, fees or other consequential losses
You
have responsibility to back up any data , as it may be lost
implied manner, are not binding on SIGMA, but rather
to
.
du
UN
AN
SURINAM, TRINIDAD, TURKS &
BARBADOS
MONTSERRAT,
LUCIA,
U.S.A., U.
215-8530
by
the
dealer.
out
by
defected
piece
by
an
unauthorised workshop
at
authorized service stations,
as
reason
use,
dust,
dirt or battery leakage.
damage caused
accessories, consumables
which
by
to
SIGMA specification.
made
if the model description and/or .serial number has
particular claims under this warranty do not include
the dedicated (Warranty Sticker column]
of
please return it to the contracting party from the
will be returned
fabricant
EST LIMITEE AUX
CANADA,
PEROU,
PORTO
, BELIZE,
COSTA
RICA,
GUATEMALA,
NICARAGUA,
ST.
MARTIN,
S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS, VENEZUELA).
Japan.
to
the following conditions:
one
of
SIGMA's
of equipment
time
to
carry
may
unserviceable due
.
impact, being dropped
by
or exacerbated
use
.
have been serviced or modified
use
of accessories, attachments, products,
SIGMA is only
is
not liable for its loss and does
repaired products. Should you wish to
SIGMA
PAYS
CAYMAN
JAMAQUE, MEXIQUE, MONTSERRAT,
RICO,
CAICOS,
(VALID
IN
THE
ANQUILLA,
BERMUDA,
DOMINICA,
PANAMA, PARAGUAY,
ST.
VINCENT, SURINAM,
of
Japan, 2-4-16 Kurigi,
on
account of material or
to
our best judgement or it
is
proof of the purchase date,
own
repair workshops
should
be
will
not
and
of transportation of product
time
has elapsed, if
out
repairs
return unrepaired products after
to
unavailability
by
and
any software.
This
liable
for damages based
is
only responsible for
of
of
purchase are shown
dealer immediately.
the
In your own interest, please
to
him unrepaired.
DU
CONTINENT AMERICAIN
, CHILl, COLOMBIE,
SALVADOR, LA
ST.
KITTS,
URUGUAY
BOLIVIA,
DOMINICAN
GUYANA,
sent
be
improper attempts
warranty expires if
any kind caused
HAITI,
by
or
by
carriage
paid.
reimbursed.
length of time for
these
even
within
the
of
parts
by
use
or
not
contamination
which
by
anyone
of
the
on
those
law,
this
on
this sheet.
problem to the
COSTA
GRENADE,
ST.
LUCIE, ST.
, U.S.A., ILES
HKA130402
VIERGES U.S., VENEZUELA).
Valide seulement pour les produits importes dans les pays americains concernes par un
importateur
Garantie contractuelle SIGMA
La presente garantie
le pays de residence de l'acheteur.
Garantie constructeur mondiale fournie par SIGMA Corporation
Kurigi, Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 215-8530
lndependamment des droits legaux du consommateur existant dans le pays d'achat du
produit,
periode d'un
Si
•
sera
fabricant
•
Les
signifies par
completee et tamponnee par
La
•
ete envoye
sauraient etre pris
•
La
usage
que
La
•
reparation inappropriee.
•
La
composants endommages
•
La
du
• Aucune demande
serie ont ete enleves, alteres
Cette garantie n'est pas transferable. Elle ne s'applique qu'aux
une carte de garantie.
,
de ses obligations
avec
in
remboursement de semmes
de developpement inutilisables, des partes de donnees, des frais de voyages, des partes
de revenus, des
Les garanties autres que
auraient
sauraient
Dans
cette garantie contractuelle n'affecte pas
revendeur, prevus par
Remarques importantes
Lors de l'achat, verifiez que le nom du revendeur
l'autocollant de garantie. Dans le cas contraire, contactez votre revendeur.
Veuillez placer l'autocollant de garantie a !'emplacement [Warranty Sticker) reserve
eel effet. La presente carte de garantie n'est valide que si elle comporte l'autocollant.
Veuillez
responsable de sa perle et ne fournit aucun
Si le
l'envoyer directement
protege par un emballage approprie, avec une description detaillee du detaut constate,
accompagne si possible de
preuve d'achat. Dans votre propre interet, verifiez que l'envoi est correctement assure.
SIGMA n'accepte que les envois en port paye.
S'il
garantie de maniere
d'un devis correspondent aux frais
pas
SIGMA autorise.
ne
s'applique qu'aux produits ayant ete importes legalement dans
Japan.
Ia
SIGMA assure a l'acheteur initial
an
le
documents requis pour !'application
reparation doit etre assuree par
presente garantie
Ia
garantie
garantie
garantie est caduque
fabricant.
les normes en vigueur. Cette garantie ne couvre
est etabli par SIGMA qu'un produit est retourne aux fins d'application de cette
accepts sous
a compter de
produit presente
repare sans
non
moisissure,
Ia
garder Ia carte de garantie dans un lieu sar. SIGMA ne saurait etre tenu pour
produit necessite d'etre repare, veuillez le reporter chez votre revendeur, ou
coOt
ou
de
son
representant.
le
re9u
en
port
en
conforms
le
ne
s'applique
ne
s'applique
ne
et
surcoOts ou des pertes economiques consecutifs
ete accordees par une tierce partie, de maniere explicite
lier SIGMA en aucune maniere,
mesure oil l'acheteur a acquis le produit SIGMA en tant que consommateur,
un
Ia
date d'achat, aux conditions suivantes :
un
defaut
de
de
original
paye.
charge
ne
couvre
au
manuel d'instruction
sable,
pas
si
sera
SIGMA n'est responsable que des detauts relevant directement
du respect des lois, en particulier sur
Ia
loi en vigueur dans le pays
a un centre de reparation agree dans votre pays de residence,
injustifiee, le consommateur en sera informe par l'etablissement
delai
pieces
main
d'oeuvre
(ou
Ia
facture), jointe a
le
revendeur.
un
Les
frais de reparation engages par
ou
rembourses.
pas
les
Ia
poussiere
pour
les
pas a Ia
du
fait d'une utilisation anormale
une
modification
prise
en
consideration
ou
rendus illisibles.
telles que le remplacement de films endommages, le
Ia
presente garantie constructeur, notamment celles qui
cliches, et en joignant
a engager pour
de
deux semaines, le produit lui sera retourne non repare.
presente garantie contractuelle pour une
ou
de
montage durant
ou
de pieces,
de
Ia
garantie sent
reparateur agree par SIGMA, auquel
degats, defauts
ou
inapproprie, d'un choc
ou
un
ecoulement de batterie.
dommages causes
reparation,
du
produit est entre prise sans
et
n'engagent que leurs auteurs.
les droits du consommateur vis-a-vis de son
duplicata.
ou
Ia
carte de garantie SIGMA dument
ou
dysfonctionnements resultant d'un
ou
au
remplacement,
du
si
le
nom
en
oil
le produit a ete achete.
et
Ia
carte de garantie, ainsi que
Ia
remise en etat. Si ce devis n'est
SIGMA
of
Ia
penode
remplace, salon le choix
Ia
preuve de
un
atelier
ou
de salissures telles
accentues par
ou
produit.
du
produit
eVou
produits
SIGMA livres
Ia
conformite des produits
aucun cas les demandes de
il
un
detaut du materiel.
ou
Ia
date d'achat figurent sur
Name
Address
Phone
WARRANTY
STICKER
Japan, 2-4-16
de
garantie,
Ia
date d'achat,
le
produit aura
non
agree
une
tentative de
a l'entretien
I'
accord explicite
le numero
avec
coOt
implicite, ne
du
ne
de
de
il
il
Ia
Page 6
ESPANOL
Garantfa
ESTA
ANTIGOA
BRASIL
REPOBUCA
GUAYANA
PANAMA
SAN
URUGUAY,
Solo
un
Garantfa del fabricante proporcionada por
2-4-16,
Esta garantia
afectara a ninguno de
SIGMA
periodo de
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Esta garantia no
que ha sido emitido.
de
terminos de
reparaci6n de
no incluyen
ingresos, perdida de datos, baterias, gastos de viaje, gastos
consecuentes de cualquier tipo causados por
responsabilidad de hacer copias de seguridad de
durante
una reparaci6n.
Todas las
parte de terceros de una forma expresa o
sino
limitada
GARANTIA
LA
ES
ARGENTINA
,
CANADA.
,
HAITI,
,
PARAGUAY
,
MARTIN,
EE
valida
es
importador autorizado
Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
ofrece
un
caso de
el
En
materiales o defectos de fabricacion, se reparara de forma gratuita y
ser posible,
requisite para reclamar bajo garantia de fabrica es
El
ser probada mediante
de garantia original
reparaci6n en
La
o autorizado,
Sigma
costas de las reparaciones que se
reembolsados.
reparaciones cubiertas por
Las
menor tiempo posible.
el
en
tener en cuenta
Las piezas de repuesto para poder reparar los articulos se almacenan durante
periodo de tiempo regulado. Despues de transcurrido este tiempo, si estas piezas se
resultara
agotan,
especificado
ano
reparar despues de
servicio" debido a
elevado coste, o por otros motives
su
Esta garantia
uso no conforme a las instrucciones, uso indebido, impacto, caidas o
un
contaminaci6n, causada por ejemplo, por humedad, arena, polvo, suciedad o
bateria.
Ia
de
Esta garantia tampoco
reparacion.
Esta garantia no incluye
que
Esta garantia
Esta garantia no se
personas ajenas a los servicios tecnicos autorizados
Esta garantia no
complementos, productos, piezas o dispositivos que no se ajusten a las
especificaciones
llevan
No se aceptaran reclamaciones bajo esta garantia
numero de serie ha sido
gastados o danados en
estan
a cabo sin
cumplimiento, disposiciones
obligado
las
reparacion. Todos
Ia
demas
bien a
mas
medida
Ia
En
consumidor
especificos
Nota lmportante
Tras
muestren
p6ngase en contacto con
Por favor compruebe
Ia
Por favor, mantenga esta tarjeta de
responsabiliza de
Si
golpes, con una descripcion
debidamente cumplimentada, el
ilustrativas que muestren
su
adecuadamente.
partes
desea enviar
contrato de compra,
SIGMA
garantia anteriormente descritas,
reemplazo, no
gastos de reparaci6n.
equipo
somente para produtos que tenham sido importados para os respetivos paises
Kawasaki-shl, Kanagawa
oferece ao consumidor uma garantia do fabricante para este produto, por
o produto exiba durante este periodo de garantia deficiencias por defeitos de
ou
fabrico
melhor criteria
pre-requisite para acionar esta garantia do fabricante
que pode ser comprovada atraves da
juntamente com o cartao original de garantia SIGMA,
revendedor.
Reparac;:6es
assistencia
ser feito com partes pagos pelo
de assistencia tecnica
reparac;:iies ao abrigo desta garantia
As
autorizados, por conseguinte em paises aonde nao existem estes centros o tempo de
reparac;:ao
pec;:as
As
pec;:as
as
se
mesmos estejam ao abrigo desta garantia de
os
reserva-se o direito de devolver o produto por reparar depois de devidamente
inspecionado, por falta de
Esta garantia
inapropriada do equipamento,
por quedas,
areia, humidade, sujidade,
Esta garantia tambem
reparac;:ao
Esta garantia
danificadas devido ao normal desgaste durante a
sao
que
Esta garantia
•
Esta garantia
•
qualquer outra pessoa alheia aos
Esta garantia
pec;:as
outras
SIGMA. Esta garantia fica sem efeito se forem feitas
aprovac;:ao
Nenhuma reivi
•
lou o numero de serie
Esta garantia
foi emitido este cartao de garantia. A
qual
em fortes regulamentos legais, em especial, de acordo com os termos da
vigente, mas
SIGMA. Nao estao
produtos
danos em : perdas de
despesas de viagens, perda de rendimento
qualquer de defeito de material.
dos dados, uma vez que podem ser perdidos durante a
configurac;:iies feitas
as
Todas
dadas por terceiros, forma expressa
mas sim das entidades que emitiram essas mesmas garantias.
SIGMA,
Na medida em que o comprador adquiriu o produto
garantia de fabricante,
legislac;:ao
vendedora.
Notas importantes
Quando efetuar a compra certifique-se de que o nome da entidade vendedora e a data
de compra esteja devidamente colocado na etiqueta de garantia. Se tal nao
contacte de imediato a entidade vendedora.
Por favor anexe a etiqueta de garantia a esta
efeito.
Guarde este cartao de garantia
perda e nao emile duplicados.
Se
acompanhado com uma
preenchido, o recibo original de compra
demonstrem o problema, para o centro de assistencia tecnica autorizada do seu pais.
No seu proprio interesse, por favor, assegure-se de que a encomenda esteja segurada
contra extravios
aceitam produtos enviados com partes pagos que cubram tambem o retorno do produto.
Se
a entidade com quem estabeleceu o contrato de compra, ou seja a entidade que
vendeu o produto.
Se
esta
inforrnado das raziies e
tern
desta forma
S6
o produto precisar de ser reparado, dave ser enviado devidamente acondicionado e
desejar enviar o produto sem pagar custos de transports, deve