Sigma ha rilasciato numerosi aggiornamenti firmware per obiettivi intercambiabili Nikon F-mount e Canon EF-mount. I nuovi aggiornamenti del firmware apportano una serie di modifiche a sette obiettivi, aggiungendo il supporto per la Canon's Lens Aberration Correction function e diverse correzioni a bug.

L'aggiornamento del firmware per Canon EF-mount porta il nuovo supporto della Canon's Lens Aberration Correction function per i seguenti obiettivi:

• SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | | Art

• SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports

• SIGMA 18-300 mm F3,5-6,3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary

Inoltre, l'aggiornamento migliora la velocità dell'AF per l'obiettivo da 500 mm quando viene utilizzato con determinati modelli di fotocamere, e aggiunge anche la compatibilità con la "Scene Intelligent Auto Mode" di EOS R' e l'automatico '1.6x (Ritaglia)' sul 18-300mm.

Sigma ha anche rilasciato un aggiornamento del firmware per gli obiettivi Nikon F-Mount che porta esclusivamente correzioni di bug. Il software corregge i problemi che potrebbero influire sulla registrazione video, sulla messa a fuoco automatica e sulla sovraesposizione che coinvolgono i seguenti obiettivi:

• SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art

• SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art

• SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art

• SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art

Viene inoltre aggiornata la versione firmware per Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 SA-E ed EF-E che aggiunge compatibilità con gli ultimi aggiornamenti del firmware degli obiettivi intercambiabili.

I prodotti possono essere aggiornati utilizzando il software Sigma Optimization Pro, che è disponibile per il download su Windows e macOS gratuitamente.

Di seguito il comunicato:

[CANON UPDATE]

We would like to announce that a new firmware update for SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for CANON EF mount listed below 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. In addition, it improves the functionality. Furthermore, phenomena particular to some lenses when they are used in combination with the Canon “EOS R” and their “Mount Adapter EF-EOS R” or “Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R” that we announced on January 16th, 2019 are also improved on by this firmware. 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. 1.5.0. or later. SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount Benefits of the update:

• It has ensured compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens.*

• It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.

SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for CANON EF mount Benefits of the update:

• It has ensured compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens.*

• It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.

• It has improved the AF speed when the lens is used in combination with some cameras.

SIGMA 18-300 mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON EF mount Benefits of the update:

• It has ensured compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens.*

• It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.

• It has become compatible with EOS R’s "1.6x (Crop)” to be set automatically as well as with “Scene Intelligent Auto Mode".

* Compatible Canon camera models: EOS R1, EOS-1D X mark II, EOS 5Ds, EOS 5Ds R, 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) 1 When the Digital Lens Optimizer is switched [OFF], but “Peripheral illumination correction”, “Chromatic aberration correction” and “Distortion correction”, located within the in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is switched [ON], the appropriate corrections can be achieved in accordance with the optical characteristics of each lens.

[NIKON UPDATE]

We would like to announce that a new firmware update for SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for NIKON F mount listed below is now available.

Phenomena particular to some lenses when they are used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ” that we announced on October 26th, 2018 are improved on by this firmware. For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK and applicable product 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. 1.5.0. or later. SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art for NIKON F mount Benefit of the update: When the lens is used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, it has corrected the phenomenon whereby it may occasionally stop recording while shooting video.

SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for NIKON F mount Benefit of the update: When the lens is used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, it has corrected the phenomenon whereby the response to the AF operation is intermittent when starting to shoot with the subject completely out of focus.

SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art & SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for NIKON F mount Benefit of the update: When the lens is used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, it has corrected the phenomenon whereby it may occasionally show overexposure when narrowing down the aperture from F5.6 while shooting.

[SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 UPDATE]

We are pleased to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E and EF-E is now available. This firmware makes the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 compatible with the latest firmware of SIGMA interchangeable lenses. For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro* by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable. * Before updating the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.5.0 or later. SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E Benefit of the update: It has become compatible with the SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA.

SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E Benefits of the update:

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.00.

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.00.

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.00.

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount.

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA CINE LENS FF High Speed Prime Line 28mm T1.5 FF for CANON EF mount and 40mm T1.5 FF for CANON EF mount.