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Sigma releases firmware updates for Canon EF and Nikon F lenses, MC-11 mount converter

25 Jan

Sigma has released multiple firmware updates for Nikon F-mount and Canon EF-mount interchangeable lenses. The new lens firmware updates bring a number of changes to a total of seven lenses, adding support for Canon’s Lens Aberration Correction function and multiple bug fixes, which were addressed in a recent compatibility notice.

The firmware update for Canon EF-mount brings the new Lens Aberration Correction function support for the following lenses:

  • 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

In addition, the update improves the AF speed for the 500mm lens when it is used with select camera models, and also adds compatibility with the EOS R’s ‘Scene Intelligent Auto Mode’ and automatic ‘1.6x (Crop)’ to the 18-300mm lens.

Sigma has also released a firmware update for Nikon F-Mount lenses that exclusively brings bug fixes. The software corrects problems that could impact video recording, AF, and overexposure involving the following lenses:

  • 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

Joining the lens updates is a firmware release for Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 SA-E and EF-E. The update adds compatibility with the newest interchangeable lenses firmware updates.

The products can be updated using the Sigma Optimization Pro software, which is available to download on Windows and macOS for free. The full firmware update change-logs are below.

[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.

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Venus Optics announces 9mm F2.8 lens with DL mount for DJI cameras, drones

08 Jan

Venus Optics has the Laowa 9mm F2.8 DL Zero-D, the widest lens available for DJI X7 cameras and Inspire 2 drones.

The lens, which is identical in design and specs to the Fuji X, Sony E and Canon EF-M mount versions, features a 113-degree field of view and ‘close-to-zero distortion.’ Venus Optics notes the widest DL lens currently available, the DJI 16mm f/2.8 ASPH ND, has a diagonal field of view of just 80-degrees, meaning X7 and Inspire 2 users are able to get much more in the frame than previously possible, as seen int he comparison video below.

The lens weighs only 210g (0.46 lbs) and measures 60mm (2.36 in) long. It’s constructed of 15 elements in 10 groups with two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements. The front filter thread has a diameter of 49mm and it uses a seven-blade aperture diaphragm.

Below is a collection of sample footage captured by Ling Chen and shared by Venus Optics that shows the lens onboard a DJI Inspire 2 drone, as well as a sample gallery of still images shot by Liu Su Pei and shared by Venus Optics.

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The Laowa 9mm F2.8 DL Zero-D retails for $ 499 USD, but Venus Optics notes pricing may vary from country to country. It’s available now from Venus Optic’s online shop and authorized Venus Optics resellers.

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Samyang announces 35mm F1.2 ‘XPert’ lens for EF mount cameras, due out in January

29 Nov
Product photo provided by Samyang

Third-party lens manufacturer Samyang has discreetly announced its new XP 35mm F1.2 manual focus lens for Canon EF mount cameras.

The XP 35mm F1.2 lens joins Samyang’s XP 14mm F2.4, XP 50mm F1.2 and XP 85mm F1.2 lenses to round out its ‘XPert’ lens lineup.

Samyang claims it’s built with 50 megapixel photos and 8K video in mind. It’s constructed of 12 elements in 10 groups and includes one extra-low dispersion, two aspherical and three high refractive elements.

The lens offers an aperture range of F1.2 to F16 and features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm. The front filter thread measures in at 86mm and the minimum focusing distance is 0.34m/1.115ft. The lens weighs 1,106g/2.2lbs.

The Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 lens for Canon EF mount lens is set to ship in January 2019 with a suggested retail price of $ 999 USD.

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Voigtlander introduces a pair of retro wide lenses for Leica M mount

28 Nov

Lens manufacturer Voigtlander has announced a pair of new lenses in what it calls its Vintage Line. The Color-Skopar 21mm F3.5 and Ultron 35mm F2 Aspherical are both designed for M mount cameras, including Voigtlander’s Bessa models as well as Leica’s M rangefinders.

The lenses are styled to conjure up the feel of the 1950s, according to the manufacturer. While the exteriors are retro, the optical construction aims to be a match match modern digital sensors as well as for film. Voigtlander says it has used ‘practical’ maximum apertures rather than going too wide so that it could keep the lenses small and the quality high. The aperture range is ‘practical’ because, according to Voigtlander, it is more difficult to focus with a shallow depth of field with a rangefinder when faced with moving subjects, and these lenses are intended to be used stopped down for zone focusing when responding to fluid situations.

The barrels and moving parts are made of metal and the focusing mechanism is claimed to be well greased for smooth movements. The Color-Skopar 21mm uses nine elements in eight groups, while the Ultron 35mm has eight elements in five groups – and both have a ten-bladed iris.

Below is a gallery of sample images from the Color-Skopar 21mm F3.5:

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Below is a gallery of sample images from the Ultron 35mm F2:

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The lenses will be available in January priced ¥95,000 and ¥90,000 (approx. $ 840 and $ 800). For more information see the Voitlander pages of the Cosina website.

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Venus Optics announces Laowa 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE lens, RF & Z mount versions “coming soon”

26 Oct

Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE zoom lens, a new ultra-wide-angle manual lens for full-frame Sony cameras.

“In response to the demand from mirrorless camera shooters of having a compact wide angle zoom, Venus Optics [has] managed to compress the size of the 10-18mm FE Zoom to the smallest in its class,” reads the press release. The lens measures in at 3.5in/9cm long, 2.75in/70mm in diameter, and weighs only 17.5oz/496g.

It’s constructed of 14 elements in 10 groups, including two aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 6in/15cm and a minimum aperture of F22 with a five-blade aperture diaphragm.

The rear of the lens has a 37mm filter thread for adding filters to, as well as a 100mm magnetic filter holder system for the front of the lens. A built-in switch de-clicks the aperture on-demand if you’re planning on using the lens for video shooting.

Venus Optics has shared a gallery of sample images captured with the lens on Flickr.

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The lens is currently available for pre-order for $ 849. The first 50 pre-orders through Laowa’s site will receive a free 100mm magnetic filter holder system.

Venus Optics says a Canon RF- and Nikon Z-mount version of the lens will be “coming soon.”

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Sigma to take Foveon full frame and adopt L mount

26 Sep

Sigma has said it will create a full-frame Foveon camera and will adopt the Leica L mount for its system. Sigma will allow existing users to adapt or convert SA mount lenses to the L mount.

The full-frame L-mount Foveon will arrive in 2019, according to Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki. The company will produce its first native L-mount lenses in 2019, too.

He also said the company would not create any more cameras using its proprietary SA mount. However, existing SA-mount users will not be left out in the cold: the company will be able to convert some SA mount lenses to L mount. Those who want to retain SA compatibility will alternatively be able to use an SA-L mount adapter.

Sigma will also make a Canon EF to L mount adapter available, which will be interesting to Sigma, Leica and Panasonic users.

Foveon at full frame

The existing Sigma SD Quattro models required buyers to invest in a proprietary lens mount.

The move to full frame should offer further improvements to the image quality of the Foveon design, which interprets color by capturing light at three different depths in the sensor and then mathematically deriving which wavelengths are most likely to have reached each of these depths.

A larger chip won’t in itself reduce read noise or noise that stems from the color convolution: things that have hampered dynamic range and low light capability in previous Foveon chips. However, it should let the camera capture more light, which will reduce the impact of noise from other sources.

We were impressed with the performance in good light of the Sigma SD Quattro H, which used a larger-than-APS-C-sized APS-H sensor but were put off by the need to invest in proprietary lenses. The move to L mount, both as an end in itself and as a mount that allows DSLR lenses to be adapted to it, should ease these concerns.

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Sigma adds three new lenses to cinema range and promises LPL mount compatibility

13 Sep

Lens manufacturer Sigma has announced a trio of fast cinema lenses for full frame camera systems that will also be available in the ‘Large Positive Lock’ (LPL) mount for Arri’s large format camera system. The new models share the same T1.5 maximum aperture of the majority of the Sigma FF High Speed Prime cine lens range and will come in 28mm, 40mm and 105mm focal lengths.

This news brings the number of lenses in the company’s high speed full frame cinema lens system to 10, all of which share a T1.5 maximum aperture other than the 14mm T2. The new models will all have a 9-bladed iris and the 28mm and 40mm models will have a 82mm filter thread – the 105mm doesn’t have a thread at all. They will all be available in Canon EF, Sony E and PL mounts, and we should expect models in Arri’s LPL mount in ‘2019 or later’.

The first lens to arrive will be the 105mm T1.5, which will be available in October 2018 for £4749, or £5649 for the luminous version. Between then and the end of the year the 40mm will begin shipping, and those after the 28mm will have to wait until the early part of next year. No pricing has been released for the later two lenses. For more information see the Sigma Imaging website.

Press release

SIGMA CINE LENS New Product Update

The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the development of three new SIGMA CINE lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line: 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF. With these additions, the FF High Speed Prime Line will comprise of ten lenses covering 14mm to 135mm and T1.5 to T2, empowering cinematic expression to an even higher degree.

These new SIGMA CINE LENS models will be available for test shooting at the 2018 IBC Show to be held in Amsterdam between 14th to 18th September. For further details about the new FF High Speed Prime Line lenses and updates about previously released SIGMA CINE LENSES, please refer to the sections below.

Overview

1. FF High Speed Prime Line to welcome new 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF models
2. Development of LPL mount

1. FF High Speed Prime Line to welcome new 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF models

The FF High Speed Prime Line will grow with the addition of three new lenses. Compatible with a full-frame image circle and optimized for ultra-high-resolution 6K-8K shooting, the lineup exceeds even high-end prime sets. Combining all the main specifications that exist in other lenses in the lineup, this addition further expands the potential of movie production in the current digital era.

28mm T1.5 FF
Delivery: Early 2019
Price: TBD
Lens support foot and lens cap included
Mounts: PL, EF and E-mount.
Note: For further details, please refer to the specification chart.

40mm T1.5 FF
Delivery: End of 2018
Price: TBD
Lens support foot and lens cap included
Mounts: PL, EF and E-mount.
Note: For further details, please refer to the specification chart.

105mm T1.5 FF
Delivery: October, 2018
Price: £4749.00 (Inc. VAT) (Standard Version)
£5649.00 (Inc VAT) (Fully Luminous Version)
Lens support foot and lens cap included
Mounts: PL, EF and E-mount.

2. Development of LPL mount
The SIGMA CINE LENS series will soon include LPL mount, the new lens mount optimized for the large format sensor released by ARRI in 2018. The planned release date for SIGMA CINE LENSES in LPL mount is 2019 or later.

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Hasselblad releases pricing for XV mount adapter

17 Aug

Owners of V-mount Hasselblad lenses will now be able to use their modern and historic glass on the front of the Hasselblad X1D. The XV adapter hinted at late last year has now been officially announced and will cost €199 / $ 249 / £179.

This adapter opens the X1D system to over sixty lenses that go back to the beginning of the Hasselblad square format and right up to the beginning of the H system, while the XH adapter allows the fitting of lenses up to the current day. With the XPan adapter as well, Hasselblad now has a solution to allow all its lenses to be used on the X1D.

As there are no mechanical connects between the camera and the lens adapter the X1D will only function in electronic shutter mode and of course focus and aperture control will be manual only. The adapter weighs 227g, and measures 64mm in length and 84mm in diameter.

For more information see the Hasselblad website.

Press release

HASSELBLAD XV LENS ADAPTER EXPANDS CAPABILITIES OF MEDIUM FORMAT MIRRORLESS PHOTOGRAPHY, LINKING THE FUTURE TO THE PAST

Hasselblad bridges its legacy and future with the new XV Lens Adapter, providing compatibility for the X1D-50c mirrorless medium format camera to the large range of V System lenses.

Hasselblad’s iconic V System of cameras and lenses are closely linked to the heritage of many professional image makers. With the new XV Lens Adapter, Hasselblad extends the X1D-50c to the full line of C, CB, CF, CFI, CFE, F and FE lenses; each lens functions solely with the use of the X1D-50c’s electronic shutter feature.

With over sixty lenses with focal lengths from 30 to 500mm in the V System, the XV Lens Adapter represents expansion of the X System and capabilities of the world’s most compact digital medium format camera.

The sleek new adapter joins Hasselblad’s other available lenses and accessories for the X System of cameras. Currently, five native XCD Lenses from 21mm to 120mm are available along with support of Hasselblad’s HC/HCD and XPan Lenses.

The XV Lens Adapter is available now for purchase with a MSRP of €199 / $ 249 / £179 /JPY ?29,000 (excl. VAT) / CNY?2499 (incl. VAT).

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Latest Nikon mirrorless teaser gives a closer look at body and lens mount

02 Aug

Nikon has published a new 30 second teaser video about its upcoming mirrorless system, which will be announced on August 23rd. As with most teasers there aren’t many details here (though there’s a nice tour of classic Nikon bodies), but at the end we get a good look at the DSLR-style design of the camera (complete with what looks like a very D850-style handgrip) and its new mount.

Of some possible significance is the fact that the D/SLR bodies featured in this latest teaser video are all professional models…

Given all of the ‘coming soon’ placeholders on Nikon’s website, it’s safe to assume that more videos are forthcoming. What do you make of the latest teaser? Let us know in the comments.

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Alpa’s HXD adapter lets you mount Alpa lenses on Hasselblad’s 50MP X1D camera

02 Jul

Swiss camera and lens manufacturer Alpa has launched ALPA HXD, a new adapter for mounting Alpa lenses on Hasselblad X-mount cameras.

An interesting feature of the adapter is that in addition to mounting individual Alpa lenses onto Hasselblad X1D camera bodies, you can also mount an X1D directly onto the back of an entire Alpa camera module, effectively turning the X1D into a digital back for Alpa camera systems.

The adapter works with Alpa and Rodenstock SB17 and SB34 lenses with focal lengths between 32mm and 180mm. Longer focal length SB34 lenses can also be used if you stitch multiple photos together in post-production, but Alpa says to check the online compatibility guide.

Alpa notes ‘lenses for Hasselblad V, Pentax 67 and those with PL mount can be attached via the respective ALPA lens modules’ as well. Below is a gallery of images captured with various Alpa/Rodenstock lenses and camera modules attached to a Hasselblad X1D via the adapter:

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Shooting can be done in full manual mode, as expected, but Alpa specifically mentions the ability to use the Hasselblad X1D’s aperture priority mode for ‘comfortable and easy’ shooting. Alpa also emphasizes how the electronic viewfinder on the Hasselblad X1D makes it easy to focus with its focus peaking function.

The Alpa HXD is priced at CHF 759.00, which comes out to roughly USD $ 762 at the current exchange rate. You can find more information and order an adapter on Alpa’s website.

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