Sigma has released new firmware that improves the performance of a number of lenses. Update available for 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art SIGMA and Canon, 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary Canon and 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports Contemporary Canon. Also the firmware of the MC-11 SA-E EF-E converter was updated
Lens 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art for SIGMA and Canon Firmware Ver.1.01 .
Improved AF performance with SIGMA MC-11
AF 100-400mm F/5-6 lens.3 DG OS HSM | C for CANON Firmware Ver.1.02
Improved AF speed in some combinations with some cameras
AF 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports and Contemporary for CANON Firmware Ver.2.00
Added compatibility with the Canon Aberration Correction feature in Canon cameras, which allows you to correct for the matching optical characteristics of the attached lens
Lens aberration correction mode bug fixes
Improved autofocus speed in combination with some cameras
MC-11 SA-E EF-E Converter Firmware Ver.1.11
Added compatibility with the SIGMA 50-100mm F1 lens.8 DC HSM | Art Firmware Ver.1.01
With SGV lenses, the AF accuracy of “Eye AF” is improved
Note:
please make sure you have updated your SIGMA Optimization Pro to Ver. 1.4.1 or newer for Windows and Ver. 1.4.0 or newer for Macintosh.
Availability
For more information about the firmware, please visit Sigma’s website. All updates are available for download.
Has anyone tested the new firmware for Sigma lenses and the MC-11 adapter? I’m curious to know if it improves the autofocus performance or addresses any other issues. Would appreciate any insights or experiences with the update!