Sigma Firmware Updates (Page 3)

Sigma has released firmware updates for the Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 and 8 Lenses as follows:

Mount Converter MC-11
Now compatible with the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Lens and the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens.

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens
Now Compatible with Sigma Mount Converter MC-11.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens
"It has corrected the phenomenon that the Manual Override (MO) function will be disabled after adjusting the settings of focus mode switch on SIGMA Optimization Pro (Macintosh ver.). "

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
Now Compatible with Sigma Mount Converter MC-11.

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
Now Compatible with Sigma Mount Converter MC-11.

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
"It has corrected the phenomenon that the continuous shooting speed of some SIGMA interchangeable lenses with firmware Ver.2.00 decreases in certain combinations with some cameras. "

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens
"It has corrected the phenomenon that the continuous shooting speed of some SIGMA interchangeable lenses with firmware Ver.2.00 decreases in certain combinations with some cameras. "

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens
"It has corrected the phenomenon that the Manual Override (MO) function will be disabled after adjusting the settings of focus mode switch on SIGMA Optimization Pro (Macintosh ver.)."

Sigma EF-630 Flash
"It has corrected the phenomenon where it occasionally stops communicating after recovering from Auto Power Off."

 
For the lenses, updating firmware is as easy as plugging in the Sigma Dock, mounting the lens and running the Sigma software.

Last week, we reported that Sigma had released firmware updates for several of its Global Vision-series lenses. The updates was designed to allow compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction. However, it seems the updates may have had unintended consequences.

A site visitor noticed that after updating his Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens' firmware to v.2.00, his lens exhibited noticeable backfocusing which required a -8 setting at various focus settings to correct via the Sigma USA Dock.

As I had yet to update my own Sigma 50mm Art's firmware, I decided to see if I replicate the issue. I tested the lens' performance on my 5D Mark III and 7D Mark II and the lens focused accurately with no AFMA value applied in-camera or in-lens (via the USB dock) with firmware v.1.00. After updating Sigma Optimization Pro to the latest version, I upgraded the Sigma 50A's firmware to v.2.00. After the upgrade, the lens required a -6 AFMA correction to be applied either in-camera or in-lens (at all focus distances) for accurate autofocusing.

Note that the Sigma 50mm Art lens' AF was advertised as being adjusted in its specific firmware release notes for "an improved focus accuracy during Live View mode."

We're interested to know whether or not the AF recalibration is necessary for all of the lenses whose firmwares were updated, or if it's only the Sigma 50mm Art that's experiencing the issue. So if you have one of the following lenses and you'd like to provide your feedback, apply the latest firmware update and let us know if your lens required recalibration for accurate AF.

• SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary Canon

Let us know how it goes in the comments.

From Sigma:

This firmware update makes the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 compatible with the new product as well as the latest firmware of SIGMA interchangeable lenses for Canon. It improves AF performance in the peripheral areas of the image as well as when the “Eye AF” function is selected. It also improves operation when some lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11 are attached.

For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro? by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable. After completing the firmware update, please remove the battery from the camera, re-insert it and turn on the camera before attaching the MC-11.

Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

Applicable product

• SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E

Benefits of the update

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon.
• It has become compatible with SIGMA interchangeable lenses for Canon that are updated to firmware ver.2.00.
  * SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art, SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art, SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
• With the SGV lenses (Ver.2.00) listed below*, it has improved AF performance in the peripheral areas of the image as well as when the “Eye AF” function is selected.
• With lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11, it has corrected the release time lag which occurred during flash photography.
  * Please note that this does not guarantee accurate operation with all the lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11.

Downlad: SIGMA Optimization Pro

B&H carries the Sigma Mount Converter MC-11.

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce that a new firmware update for SIGMA interchangeable lenses for Canon is now available.

This firmware allows compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function to enable correction matching the optical characteristics of each lens. It also corrects the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when the function is enabled.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK and applicable products listed below, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro.

Before updating the firmware using the SIGMA USB DOCK, please ensure to update SIGMA Optimization Pro to Ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and Ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh.

Downlad: SIGMA Optimization Pro

Applicable products

• SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art Canon
• SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary Canon

Benefits of the update

• It ensures compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens. ?
• It corrects the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.
• It corrects the phenomenon that exposure during shooting through the viewfinder or Live View mode becomes unstable.
• It improves focus accuracy during Live View mode. (SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art only)

* Compatible Canon camera models:EOS 1DX mark II, EOS 5Ds, EOS 5DsR, EOS 5D mark IV, EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 80D, EOS 8000D, (EOS Rebel T6s, EOS 760D, EOS 9000D), (EOS 77D, EOS Kiss X8i), (EOS Rebel T6i, EOS 750D, EOS Kiss X9i, (EOS Rebel T7i, EOS 800D, EOS Kiss X9), (EOS Rebel SL2, EOS 200D)

B&H carries Sigma Art and Contemporary lenses.

From Sigma:

The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the release of its lens firmware version 2.00 for its SIGMA GLOBAL VISION (SGV) interchangeable lenses compatible with Canon digital cameras featuring Lens Aberration Correction. The three types of corrective functions available are for peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations, and distortion.

By updating their lens firmware to version 2.00, customers with compatible SGV interchangeable lenses for Canon cameras can perform aberration corrections that match the optical characteristics of their lenses. In addition, by turning Lens Aberration Correction on and before taking photographs, users can prevent certain image and operation errors from occurring.

Compatible lenses (Release planned for March 7th, 2018)

Contemporary line

• SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Art line

• SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
• SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
• SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
• SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
• SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
• SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM

Releases planned going forward

Contemporary line

• SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM
• SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
• SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
• SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Art line

• SIGMA 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
• SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
• SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM
• SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM
• SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
• SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM
• SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM
• SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM

Sports line

• SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
• SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
• SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM

The following lenses will be compatible with Canon Lens Aberration Correction upon release.

• SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM (release date: early March 2018)
• SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO (release date: TBD)
• SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM (release date: TBD)

Compatible cameras

EOS 1D X Mark II,EOS 5Ds,EOS 5Ds R,EOS 5D Mark IV,EOS 6D Mark II,EOS 8000D(EOS Rebel T6s,EOS 760D), EOS 80D,EOS 9000D(EOS 77D),EOS Kiss x9i(EOS Rebel T7i, EOS 800D), EOS Kiss x9(EOS Rebel SL2, EOS 200D),EOS Kiss x8i(EOS Rebel T6i, EOS 750D )

About SIGMA lens firmware updates

By connecting a SIGMA Art, Contemporary, or Sports lens with the SIGMA USB DOCK (sold separately) to a computer on which SIGMA Optimization Pro Software is installed, photographers can update the lens firmware. For further information, please visit the SIGMA website.

For SIGMA lens owners who do not own the SIGMA USB DOCK, SIGMA performs lens firmware updates free of charge.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary/distributor: http://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/world-network/

B&H carries the Sigma USB dock and Global Vision lenses.

From Sigma:

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce a firmware update for the SIGMA 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount is now available.

Benefits of this firmware update

• Improved AF performance when the “Eye AF” function is selected.
• Improved AF performance in the peripheral areas in the image, when the “Lock on AF” function is selected.
• Improved feeling of the MF operation of the lens.

To update the firmware, please refer to this link.

B&H carries the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens.

It looks like Sigma has been diligently working to fix bugs and ensure their Global Vision lenses work properly with recently announced gear.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Art & Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Sigma / Canon / Nikon

Benefit of this firmware update

• It has corrected the phenomenon that the Manual Override (MO) function will be disabled after adjusting the settings of focus mode switch on SIGMA Optimization Pro (Macintosh ver.).

Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 SA-E / EF-E

Benefit of this firmware update

• It has corrected the phenomenon which may occur with the combination of SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 and some of SIGMA’s interchangeable zoom lenses on Sony a9 (ILCE-9) that when using AF-S mode and shooting in telephoto range, it could occasionally display the shot as in focus, although it may not be correctly locked on the subject.
• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA (Firmware Ver.1.02), CANON (Firmware Ver.1.02), as well as the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for SIGMA (Firmware Ver.1.02) and CANON (Firmware Ver1.03).

The above firmware updates are available for installation in Sigma Optimization Pro via the Sigma USB Dock.

In addition to firmware updates detailed above, Sigma announced today that they are now offering a rear filter holder installation service for the otherwise incompatibile-with-front-filters 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens.

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM | Art

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce a chargeable service for installing the Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 on the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon.

From September onwards, the dedicated service staff for Sigma products will be able to install the Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 on SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon.

The Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 is an accessory exclusively designed for the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon, and it enables photographers to use a filter sheet with the lens.By attaching it to the rear of the lens, it will allow more freedom of expression.

In case it is not convenient for your environment to use the installation service and you prefer to do it by your own effort, the necessary parts can be sold.Please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor for further information. Customers who do not own the appropriate tools or who do not feel confident in attaching the filter holder themselves may take advantage of the chargeable installation service.

B&H carries the following:

• Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Art
• Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
• Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 SA-E / EF-E
• Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM | Art

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA and CANON, as well as a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E and EF-E is now available.

This firmware update corrects the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro. For those who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable.

Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

Applicable Product

• SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA / CANON

Benefit of this firmware update

• It has corrected the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E.

Applicable Product

• SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E

Benefit of this firmware update

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA / CANON (ver. 1.01).

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON and SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E is now available.

This firmware update corrects the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro. For those who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro* by connecting it to a computer using a supplied USB Cable.

* Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

Applicable product

• SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON

Benefit of this firmware update

• It has corrected the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E.

Applicable product

• SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E

Benefit of this firmware update

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON (ver. 1.02).

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We would like to announce a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E.

This firmware update corrects the phenomenon that AF does not operate properly when some lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11 are attached. This firmware update does not guarantee accurate operation with lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11.

For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable.

* Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download Page

Applicable product

• SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E

Benefit of this firmware update

• It corrects the phenomenon that AF does not operate properly when some lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11 are attached.

Lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11

We will continue to consider ensuring stable operation of lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11. Therefore customers who are using the MC-11 can enjoy photography as much as possible with their own lenses even though there may be some restrictions. However, please note that due to the characteristics of the products, accurate operation, including AF, is not guaranteed with lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11.

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We would like to announce a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E.

This firmware update allows compatibility with the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art, Cine Lens 14mm T2 FF EF mount and 135mm T2 FF EF mount from FF High Speed Prime Line.

For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable.

* Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

Benefits of this firmware update

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art.
• It has become compatible with the FF High Speed Prime Line SIGMA 14mm T2 FF (EF) and the SIGMA 135mm T2 FF (EF).

B&H carries the Sigma MC-11 EF-E Mount Converter.

From SIGMA:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

Sigma Corporation would like to announce a firmware update for the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Nikon is now available. By updating the firmware, the lens will offer improved AF performance.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro.

Applicable product

• SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Nikon

Benefits of this firmware update

• It has improved the AF performance.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

Sigma Corporation would like to announce a firmware update for the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Canon and SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E is now available.

By updating the firmware, the lens will offer improved AF performance. Also, the latest firmware of the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E will not only offer improved AF performance, but also enables the OS mechanism to start operating faster than before.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro. For those who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using a supplied USB Cable.

* Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

Applicable Products

SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Canon

Benefits of This Firmware Update

• Improved the AF performance.
• When attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E (ver. 1.06), the firmware update offers not only the improved AF performance, but also enables the OS mechanism to start operating faster than before.

Applicable Products

SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E

Benefits of This Firmware Update

• Compatibility with the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Canon (ver. 1.01).

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download Page

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the following Canon mount lenses. The lens firmware updates improve the AF accuracy when it is mounted on the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E, and offers the improved usability for video shooting.For customers who own the following applicable products and the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the lens firmware using SIGMA Optimization Pro.

Applicable products

• SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art CANON
• SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary CANON
• SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary CANON
• SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary CANON

Benefits of this firmware update

• It has improved the AF accuracy when the lens is attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11.
  * It is necessary to use the SIGMA USB DOCK for Canon ver.1.02 or later to update the firmware.
  *For customers who own SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E, it is necessary to update this to the latest firmware ver. 1.05.
• It has reduced the operating sound of the lens diaphragm blades when attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E and used for video shooting.
• It has improved the AF accuracy when the lens is used for video shooting as well as with Live View mode of EOS DIGITAL SLR cameras.*1
• It has reduced the operating sound of the lens diaphragm blades when the lens is used for video shooting on EOS DIGITAL SLR cameras. *1
• It has become compatible with the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C300 Mark II.

*1 The degree of improvement may differ depending on the camera used.

Before updating the lens firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

From Sigma:

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Firmware v.1.01:

• It has corrected the phenomenon that 3D-tracking does not work when it is attached with TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 on a Nikon DSLR.

* For this update, it requires the firmware of the SIGMA USB DOCK for NIKON to be Ver.1.01 or later.
* Before updating the firmware of the 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for NIKON, Please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to Ver1.4.1 or later for Windows, or Ver1.4.0 or later for Macintosh.

• Compatible with SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C017.

B&H carries the Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens and USB Dock and has the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens available for preorder.

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We would like to announce the firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E. This firmware update allows it to be compatible with the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (Release: April), SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary (TBD), Cine Lens 50mm T1.5 FF EF mount from FF High Speed Prime Line (TBD) and so on.

For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using a supplied USB Cable.

Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

For SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E, firmware update announced on March 10th, 2017 allows it to be compatible with SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary.

Applicable product

• SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E

Benefits of this firmware update

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary.
• It has become compatible with the Cine Lenses; SIGMA 20 mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 24 mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 35mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 50 mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 85 mm T1.5 FF EF mount from FF High Speed Prime Line, and 24-35mm T2.2 FF EF mount from FF Zoom Line.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

B&H carries the Sigma Mount Converter MC-11.

Sigma has firmware updates available for the following lenses:

• Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
• Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary
• Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary
• SIGMA 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports

All three firmware updates resolve an underexposure issue when the lens is used with a Nikon D500. The 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports firmware update is only required if using a TC-1401 or TC-2001 teleconverter with the lens.

Sigma Global Vision lenses (like the ones above) can be updated using Sigma USB Dock. Before updating, be sure to download and install the latest version of Sigma Optimization Pro.

If you do not own a USB Dock, you can send your lens to a Sigma Service Center and have its firmware updated free of charge. However, considering the cost of shipping a lens insured and the universal nature of the dock, simply buying the USB Dock seems to be the most practical way to update your lens' firmware.

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports in Nikon mount and the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary in Nikon mount. This firmware update can be installed using SIGMA Optimization Pro.

The lens firmware update corrects the phenomenon of overexposure when the lens is attached to the SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 on Nikon Digital SLR camera “D500”, released by NIKON CORPORATION.

For customers who own the following applicable products and also SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the lens firmwareusing SIGMA Optimization Pro.

For customers who do not own SIGMA USB DOCK, the lens firmware update will be provided free of charge. Please contact your nearest authorized subsidiary/distributor of SIGMA.

Applicable products

• SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports – Nikon mount
• SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary - Nikon mount

Benefit of this firmware update

• It has corrected the phenomenon that it shows some overexposure when it is attached with SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 on Nikon D500.

* For customers who are using SIGMA Optimization Pro Ver1.1 or earlier, please ensure to update it to Ver1.3 from the Optimization Pro download page before updating the lens firmware.

B&H carries the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports, 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary & USB Dock.

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce the update in the lens firmware of the SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon and SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art Canon on the SIGMA Optimization Pro.

The latest firmware update makes it fully functional with the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C300 Mark II.

For those customers who own the following products, please update the firmware of the lens via the SIGMA Optimization Pro.

[Applicable products]
SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art– Canon mount
SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art– Canon mount

[Benefit of this firmware update]

• It becomes fully functional with the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C300 Mark II.
• For SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon, this lens firmware update also corrects the phenomenon that the images show some underexposure when "Evaluative Metering" or "Center-weighted Average Metering" is selected on Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.

Please be sure to update SIGMA Optimization Pro to the latest version before upgrading the lens's firmware.

You can download the latest version of the software from the following page:
http://www.sigma-global.com/download/

We appreciate your consistent support for our company and products.

B&H carries the Sigma USB Dock.

From Sigma:

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce the availability of new firmware and support for the applicable lenses regarding the phenomenon that exposure of the image may not be accurate, which was announced on May 27th, 2016. This happens when some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for CANON are used on Canon EOS-1DX Mark II.

If you own the following applicable products, please refer to the information below and update the lens firmware accordingly.

[Benefit of this firmware update]
The lens firmware update corrects the phenomenon of some underexposure when the lenses listed below are used and either “Evaluative Metering” or “Center-weighted Average Metering” is selected in Metering Mode of the camera.

[Applicable products]
SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art – Canon mount
SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art – Canon mount
SIGMA 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM – Canon mount

For customers who own the applicable products listed above, the lens firmware update will be provided free of charge. Please contact your nearest authorized subsidiary/distributors of SIGMA.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK, and either the SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon or the SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon, please update the lens firmware using SIGMA Optimization Pro.

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