Sigma has released free firmware updates for 13 Sony E-mount lenses, bringing compatibility improvements for photographers using the new Sony A7 V.
The rollout covers a range of Contemporary and Art primes, including six of the company's premium I Series lenses.
While the firmware versions vary between Version 3 and Version 7 depending on the lens, they all deliver the same fix: resolving a rare issue that could cause the camera's monitor to black out and freeze during shooting when paired with the Sony A7 V.
Firmware
Updates: 17mm, 20mm and 24mm
1. Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.03
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2. Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.03
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3. Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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4. Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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5. Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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6. Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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Updates: 35mm, 45mm, 65 and 90mm
7. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art Sony E-mount – Ver.05
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8. Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.07
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9. Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.07
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10. Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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11. Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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12. Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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13. Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary Sony E-mount – Ver.04
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Pro Advice
If you caught Episode 4 of Bokeh Face: Digital Camera World podcast, above, we discussed the best time to install firmware updates, why they matter, and what issues they can cause. It's a helpful listen if you're unsure when – or whenever – you should update.
It's smart to wait a week or two after release to see if any users hit snags. In the past, brands have had a few hiccups with major updates – for instance, introducing memory-setting bugs or minor interface glitches before being reissued.
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