Sigma has released further information regarding the compatibility of its interchangeable lenses with Nikon Z when mounted with an FTZ adapter. Sigma also stated that currently its interchangeable lenses with Canon EF mount have no problems when used in basic modes with Canon EOS R cameras through the EF-EOS R adapter.
Conditions of use of SIGMA and Nikon Z7 interchangeable lenses
When the interchangeable lenses from SIGMA’s current product line listed below are used together with Nikon Z7 and FTZ adapter, AF and AE modes work without any problems. In addition, lenses that have optical stabilization OS will perform most effectively if both the lens OS and the stabilization in the camera are turned on at the same time.
| DC | DG |
| SIGMA 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
SIGMA 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary SIGMA 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art SIGMA 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM SIGMA 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art | SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM SIGMA APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports SIGMA APO 200-500mm F2.8 400-1000mm F5.6 EX DG SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports SIGMA MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM SIGMA APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM SIGMA APO MACRO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM |
Error confirmation for four lenses
After careful examination, SIGMA confirms some of the problems common to the following four lenses:
SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art
Problem: Sometimes recording can stop during shooting video.
SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Problem: The first time you take a picture when the subject is not in focus, the autofocus system is intermittent.
SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Problem: Sometimes there may be overexposure when the aperture is reduced from F5.6 during shooting.
SIGMA APO800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
The problem: Precise focusing is only possible in manual focus mode MF
SIGMA promises to fix these problems with a firmware update, which should be available soon.
Unable to deactivate stabilization in camera
When using the lenses listed below, stabilization cannot be deactivated in the camera due to product specifications. In addition, the auto power off function cannot be used. You have to manually turn the power off [OFF] after taking a picture.
| Produced by | Discontinued |
| SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art | SIGMA 17-70mm 2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM SIGMA 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Other precautions
-Use manual focus when shooting with lenses that do not include an AF motor.
-Teleconverters cannot be used together.
-Depending on shooting conditions, sufficient focus speed and precision may not be achieved. If necessary, use manual focus during shooting.
-Some lenses manufactured before November 2013 may require a firmware update to fully function
-Discontinued products have different conditions of use, depending on the model and date of manufacture. For further information please contact the nearest authorized SIGMA service center
Information on lenses manufactured before November 2013
SIGMA has confirmed that certain modes, such as AF, do not work correctly on certain lenses manufactured before November 2013, when used on Nikon DSLRs that include the latest firmware. In this case, SIGMA agrees to update the lens firmware free of charge. If products don’t work on the Z7, even if listed above, a lens firmware update could improve the situation.
Customers who own such lenses may contact their nearest authorized SIGMA distributor for further information.
Conditions of use of SIGMA and Canon EOS R interchangeable lenses
1. The Digital Lens Optimizer option of Lens Aberration Correction in Canon EOS R cameras does not work with SIGMA lenses. Digital Lens Optimizer [OFF] must be turned off before taking a picture.
If Digital Lens Optimizer is turned off but Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction or Distortion correction are enabled, they will work with the lenses listed below and released after March 2018 or with updated software version 2.0 and higher.
| Sports | Contemporary | Art |
| SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM
SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM* SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM * | SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM* SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM* SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM * SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM SIGMA 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM* SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM SIGMA 20mm F1.4DG HSM SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM * SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM |
* Software update version 2.0 will be available shortly.
Image distortion may occur when using lenses not included in the list. To avoid this, the image correction functions must be turned off.
2. When using Sigma DC lenses on Canon EOS R cameras, the parameter “1.6x Crop ” is not set automatically. Must be set manually.
What are some of the newest lenses added to Sigma’s list of compatibility for Nikon Z? And similarly, what lenses have been released by Sigma that are compatible with Canon EOS R?
What are the new Sigma lens options available for the Nikon Z and Canon EOS R cameras?