Current Sigma Lenses Will Work on the Nikon Z7 Camera

October 26, 2018 | Mark Goldstein | Compact System Camera , Lenses | Comment |

Sigma has confirmed in a statement that its current lenses will work on the new Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera via the FTZ adapter without any issues.

Interchangeable lenses that do not incorporate an AF drive motor will operate only in manual focus, while some interchangeable lenses shipped out before November 2013 that are not compatible with the latest DSLR cameras will not operate.

[Updated Information] Operating conditions of the Nikon “Z7” and SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for Nikon mount

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We would like to share results of our further investigations regarding the operating conditions of the Nikon “Z7” and SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for Nikon mount.

When SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses in the current product lineup, listed below, are used in combination with the Nikon “Z7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, both AF and AE operate without any issues. Furthermore, lenses which incorporate Optical Stabilizer (OS) will work to maximum effect when both the lens’s OS and the in-camera stabilization are switched on simultaneously.

<Applicable products> DG Lens 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports APO 200-500mm F2.8 / 400-1000mm F5.6 EX DG APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO MACRO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM DC Lens 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art

Phenomena particular to 4 lenses were confirmed after our announcement of September 28th 

After careful investigation, we confirmed some phenomena particular to 4 products listed below. Regarding a firmware update for the SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art, 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art and 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, we are going to announce them at a later date.

■24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art [Phenomenon] It may occasionally stop recording while shooting video. [Future Course of Action] It is planned to be resolved by a firmware update.

■50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art   [Phenomenon] When starting to shoot with the subject completely out of focus, the response to the AF operation is intermittent. It is necessary to release several times or to turn the focus ring once to release. [Future Course of Action] It is planned to be resolved by a firmware update.

■85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art [Phenomenon] It may occasionally show overexposure when narrowing down the aperture from F5.6 while shooting. [Future Course of Action] It is planned to be resolved by a firmware update.

■APO 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM [Phenomenon] Please focus using MF, since it is difficult to achieve sufficient focusing accuracy. [Future Course of Action] There is no plan for a firmware update.

When the lenses listed below are used, due to product specifications, the in-camera stabilization cannot be turned off. In addition, the Auto Power Off function cannot be used. Please manually turn the power [OFF] after shooting.

<Applicable products> Current lineup 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM 17-70mm 2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art

Discontinued models 17-70mm 2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS

Other precautions ・Please use manual focus while shooting with lenses which do not incorporate an AF driving motor. ・Tele Converters cannot be used together. ・Depending on shooting conditions, sufficient focusing speed and accuracy may not be achieved. As required, please use manual focus while shooting. ・Despite being listed above, some lenses shipped out from SIGMA before November, 2013 may require a firmware update. (Please refer to “Various lenses shipped from SIGMA before November, 2013” below.) ・Discontinued products have different operating conditions depending on each product and their shipping period. For details, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Various lenses shipped from SIGMA before November, 2013 We have previously confirmed that some phenomena such as AF not working correctly with some lenses released or shipped from SIGMA before November, 2013, when they are used on Nikon’s digital SLR cameras incorporating the latest firmware. Under this circumstance, we will update the lens firmware free of charge. If the products do not operate on a Z7, even when they are listed above, the lens firmware update may improve the situation.

For customers who have these applicable products, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor for further details.

*1 For products of which firmware was updated after November, 2013, a firmware update is not necessary. *2 It is not possible to update the firmware of products for which our support period has finished. *3 For products with an engraved edition number of A012, C013 or S013, the lens firmware can be updated using the optional SIGMA USB DOCK.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/world-network/

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