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Sigma updates Canon EOS R compatibility list with a lot more lenses

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Third party lens compatibility on the Nikon Z and Canon EOS R cameras has been a hot topic for many of those looking to switch. Neither Nikon nor Canon exactly have a wide range of lenses for their respective systems yet. And while Tamron has been scurrying to release firmware updates, Sigma has been ploughing through their entire catalogue to check compatibility.

Sigma has now announced and updated list for Canon EOS R compatibility with quite a few more of their EF mount lenses, adapted to fit on the EOS R. There are one or two caveats with some lenses, but I think that for the most part, those Canon/Sigma shooters looking to add an EOS R to their arsenal can probably rest easy.

When SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses in the current product lineup, listed below, are used in combination with the Canon “EOS R” and their “Mount Adapter EF-EOS R” or “Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R”, both AF and AE operate without any issues. Furthermore, lenses which incorporate Optical Stabilizer (OS) will work with the OS function properly in effect.

Sigma splits up the compatibility chart into two lists. DG and DC lenses. Sigma’s DG lenses are the full frame models, while DC denotes 1.6x crop APS-C lenses. Using one of their DC lenses with the Canon EF-EOS R adapter does not automatically put the camera into 1.6x crop mode, though, so you’ll have to enable that manually.

DG Lenses

DC Lenses

* Camera’s “Scene Intelligent Auto mode” cannot be used.

Three particular lenses do exhibit some slight quirks, which Sigma also mentions in their new list.

SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art

  • It may require the battery to be taken out once, if restarting the camera does not work when the lens is taken off the camera while the lens’s OS function is in operation.
  • It may stop the focus driving from infinity to closer focus distance while shooting video with AF.

SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports

  • It may require the battery to be taken out once, if restarting the camera does not work when the lens is taken off the camera while the lens’s OS function is in operation.

SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary

  • It may require the battery to be taken out once, if restarting the camera does not work when the lens is taken off the camera while the lens’s OS function is in operation.
  • It may stop the focus driving from infinity to closer focus distance while shooting video with AF.

Most of Sigma’s discontinued lenses haven’t been fully tested, for obvious reasons. So, your mileage will vary with those, depending on when the product was released and which version firmware the lens is running (and these old lenses will need to be sent to Sigma for firmware updates – assuming an update is even available – as they don’t work with the dock). But the lists above should offer plenty to keep you going for a while.

You can find out more on Canon EOS R compatibility on the Sigma website.

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About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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