D200 and sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM lens problem

[wack61]

I've read about the problems with the D200 and sigma HSM lenses, are my symptoms associated with this problem.

Bought a new D200 yesterday, played about with it today without any problems until I connected my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG Macro HSM to it

AF seems to work OK but when I switch the D200 off the CF read light flashes continuously, when I remove the lens the camera goes dead, only taking the battery out and re-inserting it brings it back to life again.

It doesn't do it with any of my other lenses, I have a Tamron 28-75 F2.8 on it now and it's fine with that.

I've just checked the nikon website and it's firmware is V2 so it's up to date

any suggestions :shrug:

[Joe T]

Hmmm, not an issue I've heard of myself.

[wack61]

it's definitely just the 70-200mm that causes the problem, I've only just bought it as well :bang:

[Gareth_R]

I have no problem with that combination.

[BobR]

I have the same combination and have not had any problems with this (yet!). I did however experience a period of time when the D200 kept freezing up on me. It transpired to be a faulty grip.

Not sure if you are using a grip. If so try it without. Sorry I can't be anymore help.

Bob

[wack61]

Thanks for the replies, there seems to be a problem with the lens, i've just tried it on a D70 and I get the CF light flashing when the camera is off, it doesn't kill the camera like it does on the D200 though, I see an expensive trip to sigma coming up :(

[Joe T]

Sounds like it :(