How to update Sigma E-Mount lenses in 2020

[@bryantmercedes8567]

I know this is over two years old but this was extremely helpful, especially the part about the battery.

[@monalisamahato564]

I have sony zv e10 and sigma 16mm f1.4 lens .. but my aparture is not changed.. always show F - -. will i update it to solve the issue?

[@gridsquare]

That's interesting, I've never heard of this before.

[@shawnpatrello5116]

Won't work with Mac/Catalina 10.14 to 10.15+ according to the Sigma website. And this has been my experience as well. Sent a message to Sigma to see what to do.

[@gridsquare]

I'm a windows user, so I know nothing of those Mac struggles.

[@keithdobbs1205]

It's a headache, i was trying for a while until i noticed i have 10.15

[@sjenkin88]

My guy!! You’re a life saver, I’ve just picked up the a7R iii and my Sigma 85mm arrives on Tuesday; I’ve been searching everywhere and you the only person with all the info. Thanks for the help and happy shooting :)

[@lucianovieira8920]

i keep on getting an error on my mac saying that it couldnt detect the camera, even tho on the screen my camera says its connected via mass storage

[@gridsquare]

I'm not a Mac user, so I can't even begin to help with this, sorry!

[@alexandresa5981]

Friend, I live in Brazil and through your video I managed to update my SONY A600, VERY GOOD!!!

[@atomikmaster1]

I was literally searching to purchase the usb dock and I came across your upload. Thank you 👍🏿 you saved me and many others I expect time money and disappointment 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@DontKnowLetsGo]

Legend thank you. FYI for everyone else. Some DC DN lenses don't have an option to update for Sony. I have a 56mm 1.4 DC DN and the update is only available for Sigma Fp, Leica, Panasonic L mount and Canon. Waiting on Sigma to get back to me about this.

[@TheMacdaddystang]

Have they got back to you yet?

[@DontKnowLetsGo]

@@TheMacdaddystang no unfortunately. I don't know if they think it's worth their time to find out. Safe to say they haven't got one for the Sony.

[@TheMacdaddystang]

@@DontKnowLetsGoOkay Thanks for your reply.

[@Kozitaju]

Man, same for the 105mm macro or the 100-400mm that definitly need a firmware update. I'm really concerned about the lack of support for the E-mount lenses. Should we create somekind a petition to wake them up or something ?

[@Kozitaju]

I also found this : www.sigmaphoto.com/article/firmware-update-for-sigma-e-mount-7-18-2019 but nothing available on the official website except for their L-mount... wth ?

[@andytube12]

Any ideas what to do when I im using sony a7iii and sigma 24-70mm canon ef, with conventer sigma mc-11? I cant see lens in application

[@gridsquare]

I'm not sure how it works with converters, as I don't own any and have not tested it... Sorry.

[@AndiSteel3000]

Thanks for the video! It seems that Sigma 30mm does not update on Mac iOS Catalina. 🤷‍♂️

[@Apresmoi21]

How do you update your Sigma lenses using a BlackMagic URSA mini pro 4.6K G2?

[@koldenrjk]

My Sigma lens upgrade download was a plf file that was put on the SD card - then the instructions were to do a firmware upgrade on the camera lens - which doesnt exist on a AR7 ii.

[@Jdsvisuals]

A visual tutorial would’ve been super helpful. Site says before updating I need to make sure I have the latest version of Sigma optimization Pro but then no other download links.

[@gridsquare]

I can probably do that.

[@parkercreative_au]

@@gridsquare did you end up doing that? Would be super helpful

[@gridsquare]

@@parkercreative_au I'm going to work on it this weekend, they've changed their website again so I'm having to learn where all the links are all over again...

[@EarthbendR]

keep getting a pop up that says " check security and privacy settings" with NO further instructions.The lens system software isn't even searchable in the system settings. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@KittyCow]

Damn, you are litterally a life saver. I was just about to buy a usb dock and I looked how there was like no e-mount version and I am like wtf lol. I am curious if it will work for my sigma canon mount with a mount converter

[@chucklos391]

What microphone are you using in this video? Do you like it?

[@gridsquare]

The Aston Stealth, I love everything about it, but finding a mount for it is tricky.

[@chucklos391]

@@gridsquare Thanks a lot! I have a nice cardioid from Audio Technica, but a boom microphone I discovered is the way to go. Yours looked nice and effective. Thank you for your Sigma firmware lens update video. Very well done.

[@ronangsr]

Iv been having focus issues in the 105 1.4 and my A1, blurry photos even though focus locked, judt checked my lens and its on v01, I see there is a v02 out in going try this i was about get rid of the lens

[@jamesmeyer1325]

I wish you could have done an on-screen video of the steps - I still don't understand how you get the Sigma firmware update into the camera.

[@gridsquare]

I'll make another video

[@jamesmeyer1325]

@@gridsquare The tutorial on Sigma's website doesn't even show a Sony menu - looks like it must be either Nikon or Canon. And it tells you to download the firmware to your computer, load it onto an SD card, insert the SD card into the camera, then go through the menus to update the firmware. But like I said, the menus don't match. Check it out before you make your next video.

[@gridsquare]

@@jamesmeyer1325 if you don't see a sony menu, there isn't an update for it. Look through the different lenses and you'll see many don't have e or l mount. Some are only Canon or Nikon and a few are only sigma.

[@Daveismyname02]

hi, i was updating the firmware of my sigma lens on an alpha 6400 but i can't go on, i don't know if the problem is bc my lens is vers1 and on a site i can find only the latest ver3. need help plsssss

[@Daveismyname02]

ps. my lens is a sigma 30mm 1.4 DN e-mount

[@ChrisHaas1]

Thanks bro! Like the others have said, the battery part was a bit strange, but you made it clear. I appreciate it!

[@Markusbar23]

Thanks this helped. I was kinda confused when it said look at your camera and finish the update and my camera didnt say how to do that exactly

[@gridsquare]

Glad I could help!!!

[@TravelMoreWorryLess]

I appreciate you sir this helped a lot. Had to use an older iMac to update my lenses but I was able to update all what.

[@gridsquare]

Glad I could be of some sort of assistance.

[@jafetsantiago2532]

Great video. I was trying to download the firmware but I cant find it. I only see the L Mount for the 16mm DN

[@outeastpodcast683]

Same

[@yowandbm]

When I connect a6600 to PC I can see it's charging so I know it's connected, bit firmware update software just won't move from the first step. Camera is on mass storage, card is out..sigma 16mm mounted, e-mount firmware downloaded.PC doesn't react to camera at all. Any guidance??

[@DaleDriven]

where do i find a lens system updater?

[@SirLancelot-64]

Thank you so much for the helpful tip on the battery part! This was the one thing that was confusing me. Great and detailed video sir!

[@newt2010]

quick question. I just bought the Sigma 100-400 lens for my Sony A7III. I went to the Sigma website to grab the files I need, and I see this. Did you see the following on their page before? Not sure what the deal is. Do you? Please check the version from camera menu. If the lens version is firmware Ver.01 it cannot be updated by the end-user via the camera. Therefore, SIGMA will update the lens firmware free of charge.

[@gridsquare]

I just saw this, very interesting. I guess you send it in and they do it??? First time seeing this

[@newt2010]

@@gridsquare I thought about trying it myself, but didn't want to brick my lens. So, I guess I will send it in. I will contact them first to double check.

[@ZakCiotti]

Has anyone tried to update their firmware recently? The sigma-global website is not responding each time I click the button to download a firmware update. Any clues?

[@gridsquare]

This is PURE speculation, but I think that with the new Sony A1 release, they are likely to revamp all their lens firmware to be compatible. The A1 has 30 fps autofocus with native Sony lenses but only 15 with 3rd party ones like Sigma. So my bet is Sigma is trying to do everything in their power to get their lenses to get as close to that 30fps autofocus. If they don't get close to that number, there's a lot of people, including myself, that will only buy Sony lenses that are 100% compatible in every way.

[@vinztan6213]

Can use sony a6000 to update my sigma lens ?, Also can i do this to fix my miss focus problem ? Thanks

[@devesworld2500]

i got a 14 mm 1.8 Art .... I treid to update unfortunately the software is not recognizing. I am unable to move from the first step. is that someone can help or have a solution ? Appreciate response

[@tonybest9307]

hi i go to sigma find 16mm e mout download firmware . wen i click open keep getting down load a app to perform task wat am i doing wrong.thanks

[@Mfdoomster]

dang I really wish i found this earlier. I litterally bought the dock and was spending time trying to figure out why it doesnt fit. Out a little money, just can cry about it I guess lol.

[@HikeBikePhoto]

Take a second and look at this man's hairline...#Blessed

[@AlphaCentauri24]

Thank you. This will be helpful to so many people!

[@melissaoppliger]

Having an issue finding where to see or download the firmware for the Sigma Sport 150-600mm 1:5-6:3 DG DN for Sony E mount. It's like E mount doesn't exist. There has to be a software upgrade. Can you help? Using Sony A73 and Sony A7R3A (both have current firmware).

[@Nekzuris]

I'm having the same issue, did you found a solution ?

[@willowmatt6850]

I'm guessing I'm not the only person here who can't find any firmware updates for the 16mm and 56mm DC DN lenses, right?

[@gridsquare]

Yeah there's a bunch that have no updates.

[@Sorgesol]

Many thanks 🙏. I have had some annoying misses due to focus hunting with my Sigma 135 mm but now I have updated the lens. 😁 👍 It was an easy to follow video that made all the difference for me even attempting to tackle the updating procedure.

[@TrainMePlease]

I followed this process and got the message " The update is not available for your lens. The update process will be aborted". Thoughts?

[@gridsquare]

Then there is no update for your lens. Not a big surprise, most of their lenses don't have updates or they ship with the latest firmware. Even with Sony, I just got a 24-70GMaster the other day, their firmware hasn't updated since 2017. No need to be alarmed.

[@TrainMePlease]

@@gridsquare thanks buddy!

[@princeharbinger]

Does the HSM and non HSM share the same firmware?

[@antoniodomingo5404]

Cant find any update on sony alpha camera. Only canon and leica for and i am on the site that is link above that you noted. How can i download that upate on my sony a6600?

[@gridsquare]

What lens are you trying to update?

[@antoniodomingo5404]

Grid Square sigma 16mm f1.4 for sony emount

[@gridsquare]

@@antoniodomingo5404 You won't find one because they have not released an update for Sony E-mount for that model. Maybe it doesn't need one for Sony, but the other two did? You can email Sigma customer support and ask them, but at least you know why you can't find it.

[@antoniodomingo5404]

Ok thats good to hear then. Then i m good with that so far everything is fine. Thanks

[@dafilms842]

Im also using 16 f1.4 cant find ofr E mount, but probably like you sayd it dosent need one : )

[@jeremyryannoel]

For some reason, my A73 with the 24-70 Art doesn’t go past the Updating The Lens phase, and when I tried turning off then removing battery, it was on the same firmware as before (after checking the version). I wonder what the issue is? Thank you in advance!

[@emmahaylock6432]

Hi - ive asked about this on a fb group and people keep sending me this video - wondering if it's changed since you made this video because there is no option to download the firmware- only to download the sigma optimization pro - so have they changed it so you do need a doc now? Or is there still a way to do it without? Thanks

[@gridsquare]

They've changed the website quite a bit.

[@kaisilva7154]

Thanks MAN!!! Tacoma Resident too! haha

[@FranzAlba]

Everytime I try to run the update on my mac, It crushes, any help? Thanks!

[@marvinagabin1411]

same here

[@stephaniegaines1505]

same here

[@ChristiandenBoer]

Same here, both on Windows and Mac OS. This software is terrible

[@FranzAlba]

There’s still no solution, I made it on Windows.

[@HAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA]

thank yo bro, I'm just now discovering software update when watching a video SIGMA TRIO VS Sony 16-55mm 2.8 G lens

[@richardd-nz]

Hey not sure if they changed the site, but there is no option for E-Mount for the 16mm 1.4 DC DN firmware update. Anyone got a link to it?

[@gridsquare]

I'm assuming if there is no link, there is no upgrade for it. I just checked and they only have L mount and Canon EF links for 16mm.

[@yowandbm]

So is e-mount only 0.1 firmware?

[@aftermatch01]

Hey mate, do you have an idea if the process is similar for Canon EF's mount? I'm about to buy the Sigma Art 24-35 f2 for my Eos R6 and just googling this ahead of time seems a bit nightmarish.

[@gridsquare]

Wish I could give you an answer or even an educated guess, but I have only dealt with Sony cameras. I haven't the slightest clue on how any other manufacturer works, sorry.

[@Burzcasts]

Thanks for your video. You can check the lens firmware version on the camera itself.

[@Kaneda0015]

I have Sigma 100-400mm and I found this on their website. "It has been found that the lens firmware cannot be updated from Ver.01 to Ver.02 by the end-user via the camera. Therefore, SIGMA will update the lens firmware free of charge."

[@JustSenix]

U figured this out?

[@Kaneda0015]

@@JustSenix Yeah, you have to send the lens in for Sigma to update ver .02 for you and after you can update it on your own.

[@robw20]

I went to the Sigma website and you can only download a plf file (not exe) and the instructions say to navigate to "update firmware" within the a7iii menu, but this option does not exist. I am trying to update the 100-400 on the a7iii.

[@rollymr]

"It has been found that the lens firmware cannot be updated from Ver.01 to Ver.02 by the end-user via the camera. Therefore, SIGMA will update the lens firmware free of charge." 👉www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2021/07/15/15573/

[@robw20]

@@rollymr So we have to lens our lens into Sigma just to have it updated?

[@rollymr]

@@robw20 Yeah.. for free, just contact Sigma in your area.! After the lens has been updated to Ver.02 by SIGMA, the user can then update all future lens firmware via the camera.

[@MrOscher]

Thanks man. Great video.

[@kevinmaldonado2552]

I LOVE YOU FOR THIS .THIS IS EVERYHTING I NEEDED

[@m.sabir21]

Excellent video and thanks for your guidance.

[@gridsquare]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@stephaniegaines1505]

@EricNebel trying to download the update and when I go to install.... it crashes every time. any idea on how to fix or work around this issue?

[@gridsquare]

Make sure it's the right version for Windows and your specific lens.

[@Voodoopriester]

a shame, that Sigma didn't support their products, like all others do! in my case, i got just a "S0160110.plf"- file (MAC), which is not supported by OSX. The installation- guide on their site didn't work with my Alpha 7Riii, 'cause there is no update- option in the menue. sucks really!

[@pauljericklabalan5472]

i am using A6000 can i use it to update my 30mm?

[@gridsquare]

I don't know, honestly. It's easy to do, so try and find out. I have an a6400 so mine is much newer, but technically they should both update.

[@yusufpujisetia8130]

still doesn't work on me 😢

[@outeastpodcast683]

The program is not on that page, perhaps it's been taken down

[@gridsquare]

It's there, still. Tell you what, I've got a new 24-70mm Sigma lens coming in the mail tomorrow...I'll re-make this video and actually share my computer screen to walk through the process more thoroughly. Probably could have done that the first time, but I forget that the Sigma website isn't exactly the easiest to find firmware.

[@outeastpodcast683]

@@gridsquare Oh, thanks. I have the 16mm f1.4 by the way

[@caspersloep9325]

Does this work for the a6000?

[@gridsquare]

I don't see why not, the system is the same. But I can't be 100% on that.

[@caspersloep9325]

@@gridsquare Oke tnx 😁 Great channel btw👍

[@John-el6sk]

Hi mate, could share which lens you have updated for reference. Is it the Sigma 30mm? (Just asking because I cannot find any e-mount update for my Sigma 16mm and 56mm... Seems there is only update available for the 30mm model on the website)

[@gridsquare]

I've got the 50 and 24-70. A lot of lenses don't have updates.

[@John-el6sk]

@@gridsquare thanks for the quick reply and keep sharing 🙂

[@twinkie1773]

Thx ya for this. I have v3 already but the auto focus on the sigma 30mm 1.4 e hunts really bad on my a6300. Any tips on this?

[@gridsquare]

I have an a6400, so maybe a firmware update on the camera? Not sure.

[@canadianeh24]

When I look up the lens it only gives me a .plf file, no exe at all, and the only walkthrough they give is for sigma cameras

[@ZenLikeOrbitz]

Same experience here 6-13-21 - Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG DN OS .... no exe , no sony emount firmware update instructions, just a .plf file that sits on a newly formatted sd and does nothing

[@daniel_b_living6133]

@@ZenLikeOrbitz Same issue here. Any luck? I don't know what to do with that .plf file

[@daniel_b_living6133]

I have the same issue. Have you found a solution?

[@ZenLikeOrbitz]

@@daniel_b_living6133 Tech support at Sigma said the reason there's no link available for the Sony Emount version (i inquired about the Sigma 100-400) is that there is no firmware upgrade necessary/available

[@daniel_b_living6133]

@@ZenLikeOrbitz Yes I spoke with them as well. Good to know. I was thoroughly impressed at how easy it was to speak to a tech there without dealing with a single automated bot. Kudos to Sigma for their customer service.

[@JorgeSilva-lh5yr]

Can I do the updated even tho I’m using the converter from sigma mount to Sony E mount?

[@gridsquare]

That's a good question, but I honestly don't know. Try it and let me know if it works.

[@JorgeSilva-lh5yr]

Naw it doesn’t work

[@JorgeSilva-lh5yr]

I bought the actual dock for the lens but it’s not reading the lens so I guess I have to call sigma and see if they can anything about it

[@gridsquare]

@@JorgeSilva-lh5yr I don't think they make a USB for emount lenses.

[@JorgeSilva-lh5yr]

@@gridsquare no it’s a sigma lens but I’m using the sigma converter mc-11 to use it on the Sony

[@ChuckSchillingDrums]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@justdiyit9683]

Just updated my second hand 16mm and worked like a charm. Thought I’d have to buy that adapter

[@ryanberry4348]

amazing !!!!!! not all heroes wear capes !

[@gridsquare]

I don't wear pants most of the time, that counts?

[@markbaily7828]

Thank you this saved me alot of time and effort. Appreciate it 👌

[@tomashcroft7024]

Thanks for showing absolutely nothing and just talking. Very helpful

[@gridsquare]

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[@petedownham9571]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful

[@evawettergren7492]

Honestly... I still don't get it. I don't even know what program you're talking about to open the downloaded file from Sigma... so I'm definitely missing something. Sigh... Fuck it. I give up.

[@DrifteRMTA]

Thanks Buddy!!!

[@christianpokrywka9054]

Good looks on this!

[@thathirteenth]

life saver dude, thanks!

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Thank you so much 😘

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[@John_the_baptized]

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