Sigma updates firmware for 35mm F1.4 and 17-70mm F2.8-4 lenses

Sigma has announced firmware updates for two of its most recent lenses, the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A012 (Canon mount) and 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C013 (Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts). The lenses must be updated using Sigma’s USB Dock, and owners should download the latest Version 1.1 of Sigma Optimization Pro software first, which allows any user-defined AF microadjust settings to be retained after updating the lens.

As far as we’re aware, these are the first firmware updates Sigma has offered for its latest lenses using the USB Dock. At the moment it’s unclear exactly what benefits the updates are expected to bring; we’re seeking more details from Sigma and will update this story when we get them.

Click here for our review of the Sigma USB Dock and Optimization Pro software (v1.0)

Click here for our review of the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C013

Click here for our review of the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DC HSM A012

Press release:

The latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro, Ver1.1 is available for download.

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

Today we’d like to announce that we start the download service of “SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.1 for Windows” and “SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.1 for Macintosh”, the dedicated software for the SIGMA USB DOCK which allows customers to update the lens firmware of new product lines, as well as to customize settings such as AF and focusing position.

This download service is for SIGMA USB DOCK Users who are using our interchangeable lenses from 3 product lines (Contemporary, Art, Sports). As SIGMA USB DOCK Users, please be sure to update to SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.1, before operating any lens firmware updates.

Benefits of the SIGMA Optimization Pro software update:

SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.1 for Windows

• Even after the update of lens firmware, this updated version of software will allow customers to secure all the settings and adjustment values of AF and OS that are customized via the USB DOCK.
* Please update to Ver1.1 before operating firmware update of 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C013 and 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A012
• When the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro is released, users of the previous version will be notified with a pop-up window when the software starts up with an internet connection.

SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.1 for Macintosh

“SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.1 for Windows” and “SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.1 for Macintosh” can be downloaded at the following site.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

http://www.sigma-global.com/download/en/index.html

We appreciate your continuing support for our company and products.

Dear SIGMA USB DOCK Users.

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We’d like to announce that we are going to introduce the download service of SIGMA Optimization Pro Ver. 1.1, the dedicated software for the SIGMA USB DOCK, in the end of September.

Even after the update of lens firmware, this updated version of software will allow customers to secure all the settings and adjustment values of AF and OS that are customized via the USB DOCK.

As SIGMA USB DOCK Users, please be sure to update to SIGMA Optimization Pro Ver1.1 from the following page, before operating any lens firmware updates.

http://www.sigma-global.com/download/

Moreover, at the same time the new version of SIGMA Optimization Pro becomes available, we are planning to update lens firmware for 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A012 Canon mount as well as 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C013 Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts.

We appreciate your continuing support for our company and products.

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | C

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM

Comments

dammit sigma, now i have to spend $60 just to update my lens firmware!

Better than to send in the lens like in the old days.

And you also get a device that will let you adjust focus and/or firmware for all of your future Sigmas without having to wait or resend lens and then wait, and wait 🙂
It is a rather good deal if you think about it that way.

I sold my sigma 35 mm and got canons. If sigma is going to issue firmware updates, that’s cool. Still, they need to give the usb dock away for free!

Why u sold the sigma?

Seriously? You sold the 35mm? Why? I have nothing to complain with mine and we migrated from the Canon.

Would you rather pay $60 extra for each lens and get an extra USB dock with each lens, or would you rather buy one once as a separate item and have it for all the sigma lenses that you own?

Besides, some retailers offer it as a free bundle item anyway…

I own 35 1.4 on Nikon D800 and while most of the images are focused correctly the AF speed is kinda slow and sometimes really hard to focus in low light (all when open at 1.4). Anyone experienced this? I absolutely love this lens anyway 😉

I have no problem with my Nikon mount. Under low light, it’s not unusual to have difficulty in focusing at 1.4 (D600) but is quite impressive with the D7100 under the same conditions. With a stop higher, it’s no longer an issue for me.

I use the Sigma 35 f/1.4 on my D800E, focus speed is very good, and low light focus is fine, I did buy the dock to correct the focusing, took an hour but now its perfect

it’s unclear exactly what benefits the updates are expected to bring?

Very clear 2 me:Focus errors compansation issues

The lenses are so new and the ratings for them were so high on dpreview that these firmware updates really come as a surprise.
Please find out soon about the benefits, if there are any serious
– or is it to promote the USB dock ?

yeah I just got the 17-70 lens, before I shell out $60 to be able to update the firmware, I wanna know what it does. ALso shouldn’t I be able to mail the lens back to them for the update under warranty? $5 is a lot less than $60 for something I may not use often.