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SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports for Sony E-mount firmware download resumes
Thank you for purchasing and using our products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports for Sony E-mount, which had been suspended, has resumed.
The changes in this firmware are as follows.

[Applicable products]
・SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports in Sony E-mount

[Benefit of the update]
Ver. 02
・AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only SONY camera models with AF assist function are supported.
・The phenomenon whereby in rare cases the focus moves after being fixed during single AF when it is used on the Sony α7 IV has been corrected.

[How to update]
Please click “Sony E-mount (corresponding serial number)” in the firmware download page below, read “Before updating” and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/jp/lenses/s021_150_600_5_63/?tab=support&local=firmware
*After the update is complete, be sure to remove the battery pack from the camera and reinsert it.

Firmware update for SIGMA Global Vision lenses in Sony E-mount
Thank you for purchasing and using our products.
We would like to announce that a new firmware update is now available for SIGMA Global Vision lenses in Sony E-mount listed below.

[Applicable products・Firmware Version]
SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver. 02
SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver. 04
SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver. 05
SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver. 03

[Benefit of the update]
AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only SONY camera models with AF assist function are supported.

[How to update]
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click “Sony E-mount” and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/purpose/firmware/?mode=search&product_category=lens

*After the update is complete, be sure to remove the battery pack from the camera and reinsert it.

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

We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 EF-L
Thank you for purchasing and using our products.
We are pleased to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 EF-L is now available.

[Applicable product]
SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 EF-L

[Benefits of the update]
Ver.1.4
・MF assist is now supported when a SIGMA CINE LENS for Canon EF mount is attached.
・It makes the converter compatible with the SIGMA CINE LENS FF High Speed Prime Line 65mm T1.5 FF for Canon EF mount.

*When using the SIGMA FF High Speed Prime Line 65mm T1.5 FF for Canon EF mount, be sure to update the firmware of the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 EF-L to Ver. 1.4.

[How to update]
Those who update the firmware on the camera:
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click “EF-L”, read “Before updating” to update your software, and follow the update procedure. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/accessories/mc-21/?tab=support&local=firmware

For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11:
Connect the lens to a computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If the lens firmware isn’t the latest version, the following message will appear: ‘The latest mount converter firmware is available’. Click ‘Yes’ to update.

*Before updating lens firmware using the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11, please ensure you update SIGMA Optimization Pro to the latest version.

【SIGMA Optimization Pro download page】
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro

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

We appreciate your continued support for SIGMA products.

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

[Applicable product]
SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E

[Benefits of the update]
Ver.1.42
It makes the converter compatible with the SIGMA CINE LENS FF High Speed Prime Line 65mm T1.5 FF for Canon EF mount.

[How to update]
Connect the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 to a computer with the included USB cable, then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If there is a newer firmware version available than the one currently installed on your converter, you will see the message ‘There is the latest firmware for the converter’. Click ‘Yes’ to update.
*Before attaching the updated SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 to the camera body, please remove the battery pack from the camera then reinsert.
*Please be sure to update SIGMA Optimization Pro to the latest version when updating the MC-11 firmware.

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】
https://www.sigma-global.com/jp/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/

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

We appreciate your continued support for SIGMA products.