Sigma Issues Compatibility Notice for Nikon Z 7 Users
From Sigma:
[Updated Information] Operating conditions of the Nikon “Z7” and SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for Nikon mount
Thank you for purchasing and using our products.
We would like to share results of our further investigations regarding the operating conditions of the Nikon “Z7” and SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for Nikon mount.
When SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses in the current product lineup, listed below, are used in combination with the Nikon “Z7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, both AF and AE operate without any issues.
Furthermore, lenses which incorporate Optical Stabilizer (OS) will work to maximum effect when both the lens’s OS and the in-camera stabilization are switched on simultaneously.
Applicable Products
- DG Lens
- 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art
- 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art
- 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art
- 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
- APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
- APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO
- 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO
- 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
- 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
- APO 200-500mm F2.8 / 400-1000mm F5.6 EX DG
- APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
- 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
- 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
- 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
- 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
- 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
- 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
- 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
- MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
- APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
- APO MACRO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
- DC Lens
- 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
- 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
- 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary
- 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art
- 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary
- 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
- 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary
- 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art
- 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM
- 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM
- 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art
Phenomena particular to 4 lenses were confirmed after our announcement of September 28th
After careful investigation, we confirmed some phenomena particular to 4 products listed below. Regarding a firmware update for the SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art, 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art and 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, we are going to announce them at a later date.
24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art
[Phenomenon]- It may occasionally stop recording while shooting video. It is planned to be resolved by a firmware update.
50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
[Phenomenon] - When starting to shoot with the subject completely out of focus, the response to the AF operation is intermittent. It is necessary to release several times or to turn the focus ring once to release. It is planned to be resolved by a firmware update.
85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
[Phenomenon] - It may occasionally show overexposure when narrowing down the aperture from F5.6 while shooting. It is planned to be resolved by a firmware update.
APO 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
[Phenomenon] - Please focus using MF, since it is difficult to achieve sufficient focusing accuracy. There is no plan for a firmware update.
When the lenses listed below are used, due to product specifications, the in-camera stabilization cannot be turned off. In addition, the Auto Power Off function cannot be used. Please manually turn the power [OFF] after shooting.
Applicable products
- Current lineup
- 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- 17-70mm 2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary
- 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary
- 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art
- Discontinued models
- 17-70mm 2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM
- 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
- 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
- 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
- 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
- 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Other precautions
- Please use manual focus while shooting with lenses which do not incorporate an AF driving motor.
- Tele Converters cannot be used together.
- Depending on shooting conditions, sufficient focusing speed and accuracy may not be achieved. As required, please use manual focus while shooting.
- Despite being listed above, some lenses shipped out from SIGMA before November, 2013 may require a firmware update. (Please refer to “Various lenses shipped from SIGMA before November, 2013” below.)
- Discontinued products have different operating conditions depending on each product and their shipping period. For details, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
Various lenses shipped from SIGMA before November, 2013
We have previously confirmed that some phenomena such as AF not working correctly with some lenses released or shipped from SIGMA before November, 2013, when they are used on Nikon’s digital SLR cameras incorporating the latest firmware. Under this circumstance, we will update the lens firmware free of charge. If the products do not operate on a Z7, even when they are listed above, the lens firmware update may improve the situation.
For customers who have these applicable products, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor for further details.
*1 For products of which firmware was updated after November, 2013, a firmware update is not necessary.
*2 It is not possible to update the firmware of products for which our support period has finished.
*3 For products with an engraved edition number of A012, C013 or S013, the lens firmware can be updated using the optional SIGMA USB DOCK.
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