With the upcoming Panasonic S1 & S1R shipping in April, Sigma has announced the MC-21 converter that will adapt SIGMA SA or SIGMA’s Canon EF mount compatible lenses* to L-Mount. There is no pricing or shipping date set.
Sigma claims that the adaptor will deliver high precision AF photography in AF-S modes but unfortunately autofocus won’t work in AF-C modes. By installing the MC – 21, the SIGMA interchangeable lens can be used on the camera body of the L mount system, allowing up to 29 lenses to be used. Because it also supports the auto crop function, even if you attach a DC lens of APS – C size image circle to the camera body with 35 mm full-size sensor, shooting is still possible.
Unlike previous adaptors, the new MC-21 has a built-in LED light that will light up when a lens is compatible. It will also light up when a lens firmware update is available. The adaptor has data pre-loaded in to deliver optimal performance for each lens. Additionally, the adaptor supports correction functions like peripheral illumination, CA of magnification & distortion. The adaptor will also pass on EXIF data for lens type, focal length, aperture, and other information.
The adaptor features a tripod foot and the inside surface is covered with flocking to eliminate internal reflections.
SIGMA PL lenses can already be adapted using the Leica PL-L Adaptor.
New L-Mount Lenses in development
As part of the L-Mount alliance, SIGMA has also announced that the ART line of prime lenses will be made available in L-Mount. These lenses will have high-speed AF in single shot modes as well as AF-C modes and offer in-camera image stabilization and lens corrections.
The lenses will use a native L-mount, using a brass bayonet for a high-precision fit & durability. The mounts will also feature rubber sealing for a dust & splash-proof construction.
The lens line up is as follows:
SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case supplied
SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case supplied
SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case, Hood, Tripod Socket, and
Protective Cover PT-21 supplied
SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
Launch: TBD
Case and Hood supplied
No pricing or shipping date has been set for any of the lenses.
