Firmware Download for Lenses

150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports

(L-Mount)

Before Updating

  • Please ensure that the firmware of the camera body is updated to the latest version.
  • Use a fully charged battery or connect the camera to the AC adapter.
  • Do not disconnect the battery or the AC adapter during the firmware update of the lens.
  • Ensure the power of the camera is always kept ON during the firmware update of the lens.
  • The lens needs to be attached to a camera to update the firmware.

The following procedure is to update the lens firmware via SIGMA fp series. For firmware updates of Leica and Panasonic L-Mount cameras, please follow the instruction manual for each camera.

Ver.1.2 2023.11.16

In combination with Panasonic LUMIX S5M2 and LUMIX S5M2X, the AF tracking performance when selecting the AFC focus mode has been improved.

Download (2.8MB)

S01B0120.plf

Update Procedure

Turn on the camera after attaching the lens.
Press the MENU button on the back side of the camera body and open the setup menu.

Select “Firmware Update” from the setup menu.

After the OK button is pressed, “Camera” and “Lens” shows up. Please select “Lens”.

The firmware version that is installed in the lens will show up.
If the firmware version is “Ver.1.0”, it is necessary to download the new version and update.

Firmware Update

STEP 01

Prepare SD/SDHC/SDXC card and format in camera.

Note: Please make sure that important data is not inside your SD/SDHC/SDXC card before format.

STEP 02 For Windows

(It appears differently depending on OS version.)

Connect the SD/SDHC/SDXC card to the computer via card reader etc. and copy the downloaded file to the root directory (the top layer of the file structure) of the SD/SDHC/SDXC card. (The copy destination is not in the “DCIM” subfolder)

(It appears differently depending on OS version.)

(It appears differently depending on OS version.)

STEP 02 For Macintosh

(It appears differently depending on OS version.)

Connect the SD/SDHC/SDXC card to the computer via card reader etc. and copy the downloaded file to the root directory (the top layer of the file structure) of the SD/SDHC/SDXC card. (The copy destination is not in the “DCIM” subfolder)

(It appears differently depending on OS version.)

(It appears differently depending on OS version.)

STEP 03

Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card with the firmware to the camera and turn on the power.

STEP 04

Press the MENU button on the back side of the camera body and open the setup menu.

STEP 05

Select “Update Firmware” and select “OK”.

STEP 06

Select “Update Firmware” and select “OK”.

STEP 07

The message “Start firmware update?” will appear on the display.

In case the message does not appear

In case the message “Start firmware update?” does not appear on the display, please check the following notes.

The firmware update file is not installed in the card, or not in the appropriate directory.

The update file may not be in the card or the firmware may not be in the specified directory. Please repeat STEP 01.

The correct firmware is not installed.

If the card contains a firmware version older than the lens, it cannot be updated. Put the correct version of firmware into the card and start over from STEP 02.

There is not enough battery.

Use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter and start over from STEP 02.

STEP 08

Select “Yes” to start the firmware update. Shortly the update will start.

Error

If the message “Firmware update has failed” is displayed during the firmware update, please contact our customer support.

STEP 09

When “Firmware update is complete. It will restart automatically” is displayed, the update is complete.
*Do not operate the camera until the update completion message appears.

STEP 10

Check the “Information” version in the setup menu and confirm the lens version is updated to Ver.1.1

Read More

Update History

Ver.1.1 2023.05.25

The newly developed “OS2” image stabilization algorithm has been updated to improve the image stabilization effect from approximately 4 stops to approximately 6.5 stops at the wide end and 5.5 stops at the telephoto end.
Supports Leica Extender L 1.4x by Leica Camera AG

Firmware Download for Lenses

150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports

(Sony E-mount serial number : 56389567 or higher)

Before Updating

  • Confirm the serial number of the applicable product before updating the lens as Lens System Software Updater differs depending on what serial number it is.
  • Please ensure that the firmware of the camera body is updated to the latest version.
  • Use a fully charged battery or connect the camera to the AC adapter
  • Do not disconnect the battery or the AC adapter during the firmware update of the lens
  • Ensure the power of the camera is always kept ON during the firmware update of the lens.
  • Remove any memory card from the camera
  • The lens needs to be attached to a camera to update the firmware
  • OS other than Windows 10, Windows 11 are not supported. If you are unable to update, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Ver.04 2024.04.18

・An issue where autofocus occasionally fails to focus when digital zoom is enabled.
・Compatibility with continuous shooting of up to approximately 120 frames per second has been added for the focus modes (AF-S/DMF/MF) on Sony α9 III cameras.

Download (4.8MB)

Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_2ndV04.exe

Update Procedure

STEP 01 Operating the Software Program

Select the file “Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_2ndV03.exe” that has been downloaded onto the computer and double-click it to operate the software program.

* Do not connect the camera to the PC at this moment.

STEP 02 Check the camera status

Turn on the camera and select “USB Connection” from the Menu. Then select “Mass Storage”.

* Some cameras do not require this process.
* Do not connect the camera to the PC in this process.

STEP 03 Connect the camera to the PC

1.Ensure the memory card is removed while the lens is attached to the camera. Then use the supplied USB Cable to connect the camera to the PC.

2.After connecting the camera to the PC properly, select the “Next” button in the “Lens System Software Updater” and the below message will appear on the display;

* The message “Follow computer instructions.” will appear on the camera display.

In the case of “The update is not available for your lens” message appears, check the Lens System Software Updater is compatible with the lens to update.
If the message appears even when the software and the lens are appropriate, close the Lens System Software Updater and remove the cable and power OFF the camera. Then, newly download the Lens System Software Updater which is not the same file that was double clicked at STEP01, and start over the update process.

In case the message “Could not find a camera applicable for this update” appears, follow the instructions in the dialog to check the status.

Check the firmware version of the lens

Check the “Update Information” in the bottom left and confirm if the firmware version needs to be updated to Ver. 04.
Click the “Next” button to update it.
If the lens firmware is already Ver. 04, this process can be skipped.

STEP 05 Update the lens firmware

1. After checking the “Update Information”, click the “Next” button to start transferring the software data to the camera.

Do not power OFF the camera and ensure the USB cable is properly connected during the data transfer.

2. Once the data transfer is over, the following message will appear on the display, so click the “Finish” button.

3. After closing it, the message “Updating the lens” will appear on the camera display, and the firmware update of the lens will start.

STEP 06 Finish updating the firmware of the lens

When the message “Lens update complete.” appears on the camera display, the firmware update of the lens is successfully over. Follow the instructions on the screen to close the process. After closing it, remove the USB cable from the camera and the PC.

*After the firmware update is complete, turn off the camera and remove the battery or AC adapter.Then reinsert the battery/AC adapter and reboot the camera.

STEP 07 Confirm the updated software version

Check the “Version.” from the camera menu, and confirm the lens version is updated to Ver. 04.

Read More

Update History

Ver.03 2023.05.25

The newly developed “OS2” image stabilization algorithm has been updated to improve the image stabilization effect from approximately 4 stops to approximately 6.5 stops at the wide end and 5.5 stops at the telephoto end.
Improved tracking performance when the camera’s focus mode is set to AF-C.

Ver.02 2022.12.22

AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only Sony camera models with AF assist function are supported.
The phenomenon whereby in rare cases the focus moves after being set during single AF when it is used on the Sony α7 IV has been corrected.

Firmware Download for Lenses

150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports

(Sony E-mount serial number : 56389567 or higher)

Before Updating

  • Confirm the serial number of the applicable product before updating the lens as Lens System Software Updater differs depending on what serial number it is.
  • Please ensure that the firmware of the camera body is updated to the latest version.
  • Use a fully charged battery or connect the camera to the AC adapter
  • Do not disconnect the battery or the AC adapter during the firmware update of the lens
  • Ensure the power of the camera is always kept ON during the firmware update of the lens
  • Remove any memory card from the camera
  • The lens needs to be attached to a camera to update the firmware
  • Download the " Sony Camera Driver " from the Sony Corporation website. Please read the Sony Camera Driver installation instructions.
  • If you are using a Mac with Apple M series chip, please read the Procedure for Changing the Security Policy for Mac Computers with Apple Silicon.
  • OS other than mac OS 12 / 13 / 14 are not supported. If you are unable to update, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
    Note: While the Sony Camera Driver supports macOS 11 / 12 / 13 / 14, the Lens System Software Updater program only supports macOS 12 / 13 / 14 (macOS 11 is not supported).

Ver.04 2024.04.18

・An issue where autofocus occasionally fails to focus when digital zoom is enabled.
・Compatibility with continuous shooting of up to approximately 120 frames per second has been added for the focus modes (AF-S/DMF/MF) on Sony α9 III cameras.

Download (2.4MB)

Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_2ndV04.dmg

Update Procedure

STEP 01 Operating the Software Program

Select the file “Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_2ndV03.dmg” that has been downloaded onto the computer and double-click it to operate the software program.

* Do not connect the camera to the PC at this moment.

Login from the Administrator account to start up the Lens System Software Updater.

STEP 02 Check the camera status

Turn on the camera and select “USB Connection” from the Menu. Then select “Mass Storage”.

* Some cameras do not require this process.
* Do not connect the camera to the PC in this process.

STEP 03 Connect the camera to the PC

1. Ensure the memory card is removed while the lens is attached to the camera. Then use the supplied USB Cable to connect the camera to the PC.

2. After connecting the camera to the PC properly, select the “Next” button in the “Lens System Software Updater” and the below message will appear on the display;

* The message “follow the instructions on the computer” will appear on the camera display.

In the case of “The update is not available for your lens.” message appears, check the Lens System Software Updater is compatible with the lens to update.
If the message appears even when the software and the lens are appropriate, close the Lens System Software Updater and remove the cable and power OFF the camera. Then, newly download the Lens System Software Updater which is not the same file that was double clicked at STEP01, and start over the update process.

In case the message “Could not update” appears, follow the instructions in the dialog to check the status.

STEP 04 Check the firmware version of the lens

Check the “Update Information” in the bottom left and confirm if the firmware version needs to be updated to Ver. 04.
Click the “Next” button to update it.
If the lens firmware is already Ver. 04, this process can be skipped.

STEP 05 Update the lens firmware

1. After checking the “Update Information”, click the “Next” button to start transferring the software data to the camera.

Do not power OFF the camera and ensure the USB cable is properly connected during the data transfer.

2. Once the data transfer is over, the following message will appear on the display, so click the “Finish” button.

3. After closing it, the message “Updating the lens” will appear on the camera display, and the firmware update of the lens will start.

STEP 06 Finish updating the firmware of the lens

When the message “Lens update complete.” appears on the camera display, the firmware update of the lens is successfully over. Follow the instructions on the screen to close the process. After closing it, remove the USB cable from the camera and the PC.

* After the firmware update is complete, turn off the camera and remove the battery or AC adapter.Then reinsert the battery/AC adapter and reboot the camera.

STEP 07 Confirm the updated software version

Check the “Version” from the camera menu, and confirm the lens version is updated to Ver. 04.

Read More

Update History

Ver.03 2023.05.25

The newly developed “OS2” image stabilization algorithm has been updated to improve the image stabilization effect from approximately 4 stops to approximately 6.5 stops at the wide end and 5.5 stops at the telephoto end.
Improved tracking performance when the camera’s focus mode is set to AF-C.

Ver.02 2022.12.22

AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only Sony camera models with AF assist function are supported.
The phenomenon whereby in rare cases the focus moves after being set during single AF when it is used on the Sony α7 IV has been corrected.

Firmware Download for Lenses

150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports

(Sony E-mount serial number : 56389566 or lower)

Before Updating

  • Confirm the serial number of the applicable product before updating the lens as Lens System Software Updater differs depending on what serial number it is.
  • Please ensure that the firmware of the camera body is updated to the latest version.
  • Use a fully charged battery or connect the camera to the AC adapter
  • Do not disconnect the battery or the AC adapter during the firmware update of the lens
  • Ensure the power of the camera is always kept ON during the firmware update of the lens
  • Remove any memory card from the camera
  • The lens needs to be attached to a camera to update the firmware
  • Download the " Sony Camera Driver " from the Sony Corporation website. Please read the Sony Camera Driver installation instructions.
  • If you are using a Mac with Apple M series chip, please read the Procedure for Changing the Security Policy for Mac Computers with Apple Silicon.
  • OS other than mac OS 12 / 13 / 14 are not supported. If you are unable to update, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
    Note: While the Sony Camera Driver supports macOS 11 / 12 / 13 / 14, the Lens System Software Updater program only supports macOS 12 / 13 / 14 (macOS 11 is not supported).

Ver.04 2024.04.18

・An issue where autofocus occasionally fails to focus when digital zoom is enabled.
・Compatibility with continuous shooting of up to approximately 120 frames per second has been added for the focus modes (AF-S/DMF/MF) on Sony α9 III cameras.

Download (2.8MB)

Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_1stV04.dmg

Update Procedure

STEP 01 Operating the Software Program

Select the file “Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_1stV03.dmg” that has been downloaded onto the computer and double-click it to operate the software program.

* Do not connect the camera to the PC at this moment.

Login from the Administrator account to start up the Lens System Software Updater.

STEP 02 Check the camera status

Turn on the camera and select “USB Connection” from the Menu. Then select “Mass Storage”.

* Some cameras do not require this process.
* Do not connect the camera to the PC in this process.

STEP 03 Connect the camera to the PC

1. Ensure the memory card is removed while the lens is attached to the camera. Then use the supplied USB Cable to connect the camera to the PC.

2. After connecting the camera to the PC properly, select the “Next” button in the “Lens System Software Updater” and the below message will appear on the display;

* The message “follow the instructions on the computer” will appear on the camera display.

In the case of “The update is not available for your lens.” message appears, check the Lens System Software Updater is compatible with the lens to update.
If the message appears even when the software and the lens are appropriate, close the Lens System Software Updater and remove the cable and power OFF the camera. Then, newly download the Lens System Software Updater which is not the same file that was double clicked at STEP01, and start over the update process.

In case the message “Could not update” appears, follow the instructions in the dialog to check the status.

STEP 04 Check the firmware version of the lens

Check the “Update Information” in the bottom left and confirm if the firmware version needs to be updated to Ver. 04.
Click the “Next” button to update it.
If the lens firmware is already Ver. 04, this process can be skipped.

STEP 05 Update the lens firmware

1. After checking the “Update Information”, click the “Next” button to start transferring the software data to the camera.

Do not power OFF the camera and ensure the USB cable is properly connected during the data transfer.

2. Once the data transfer is over, the following message will appear on the display, so click the “Finish” button.

3. After closing it, the message “Updating the lens” will appear on the camera display, and the firmware update of the lens will start.

STEP 06 Finish updating the firmware of the lens

When the message “Lens update complete.” appears on the camera display, the firmware update of the lens is successfully over. Follow the instructions on the screen to close the process. After closing it, remove the USB cable from the camera and the PC.

* After the firmware update is complete, turn off the camera and remove the battery or AC adapter.Then reinsert the battery/AC adapter and reboot the camera.

STEP 07 Confirm the updated software version

Check the “Version” from the camera menu, and confirm the lens version is updated to Ver. 04.

Read More

Update History

Ver.03 2023.05.25

The newly developed “OS2” image stabilization algorithm has been updated to improve the image stabilization effect from approximately 4 stops to approximately 6.5 stops at the wide end and 5.5 stops at the telephoto end.
Improved tracking performance when the camera’s focus mode is set to AF-C.

Ver.02 2022.12.22

AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only Sony camera models with AF assist function are supported.
The phenomenon whereby in rare cases the focus moves after being set during single AF when it is used on the Sony α7 IV has been corrected.

Firmware Download for Lenses

150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports

(Sony E-mount serial number : 56389566 or lower)

Before Updating

  • Confirm the serial number of the applicable product before updating the lens as Lens System Software Updater differs depending on what serial number it is.
  • Please ensure that the firmware of the camera body is updated to the latest version.
  • Use a fully charged battery or connect the camera to the AC adapter
  • Do not disconnect the battery or the AC adapter during the firmware update of the lens
  • Ensure the power of the camera is always kept ON during the firmware update of the lens.
  • Remove any memory card from the camera
  • The lens needs to be attached to a camera to update the firmware
  • OS other than Windows 10, Windows 11 are not supported. If you are unable to update, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Ver.04 2024.04.18

・An issue where autofocus occasionally fails to focus when digital zoom is enabled.
・Compatibility with continuous shooting of up to approximately 120 frames per second has been added for the focus modes (AF-S/DMF/MF) on Sony α9 III cameras.

Download (4.8MB)

Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_1stV04.exe

Update Procedure

STEP 01 Operating the Software Program

Select the file “Update_SigmaS150600F5-63_1stV03.exe” that has been downloaded onto the computer and double-click it to operate the software program.

* Do not connect the camera to the PC at this moment.

STEP 02 Check the camera status

Turn on the camera and select “USB Connection” from the Menu. Then select “Mass Storage”.

* Some cameras do not require this process.
* Do not connect the camera to the PC in this process.

STEP 03 Connect the camera to the PC

1.Ensure the memory card is removed while the lens is attached to the camera. Then use the supplied USB Cable to connect the camera to the PC.

2.After connecting the camera to the PC properly, select the “Next” button in the “Lens System Software Updater” and the below message will appear on the display;

* The message “Follow computer instructions.” will appear on the camera display.

In the case of “The update is not available for your lens” message appears, check the Lens System Software Updater is compatible with the lens to update.
If the message appears even when the software and the lens are appropriate, close the Lens System Software Updater and remove the cable and power OFF the camera. Then, newly download the Lens System Software Updater which is not the same file that was double clicked at STEP01, and start over the update process.

In case the message “Could not find a camera applicable for this update” appears, follow the instructions in the dialog to check the status.

Check the firmware version of the lens

Check the “Update Information” in the bottom left and confirm if the firmware version needs to be updated to Ver. 04.
Click the “Next” button to update it.
If the lens firmware is already Ver. 04, this process can be skipped.

STEP 05 Update the lens firmware

1. After checking the “Update Information”, click the “Next” button to start transferring the software data to the camera.

Do not power OFF the camera and ensure the USB cable is properly connected during the data transfer.

2. Once the data transfer is over, the following message will appear on the display, so click the “Finish” button.

3. After closing it, the message “Updating the lens” will appear on the camera display, and the firmware update of the lens will start.

STEP 06 Finish updating the firmware of the lens

When the message “Lens update complete.” appears on the camera display, the firmware update of the lens is successfully over. Follow the instructions on the screen to close the process. After closing it, remove the USB cable from the camera and the PC.

*After the firmware update is complete, turn off the camera and remove the battery or AC adapter.Then reinsert the battery/AC adapter and reboot the camera.

STEP 07 Confirm the updated software version

Check the “Version.” from the camera menu, and confirm the lens version is updated to Ver. 04.

Read More

Update History

Ver.03 2023.05.25

The newly developed “OS2” image stabilization algorithm has been updated to improve the image stabilization effect from approximately 4 stops to approximately 6.5 stops at the wide end and 5.5 stops at the telephoto end.
Improved tracking performance when the camera’s focus mode is set to AF-C.

Ver.02 2022.12.22

AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only Sony camera models with AF assist function are supported.
The phenomenon whereby in rare cases the focus moves after being set during single AF when it is used on the Sony α7 IV has been corrected.