Sigma has announced pricing and availability for the new MC-21 Mount Converters.
The Sigma Mount Converter MC-21 gives users of L-Mount cameras such as the soon to be shipping Panasonic S1, t
The MC-21 will start shipping in April 2019 and will be priced at $169.00 USD for Sigma SA-L mount and $249.00 USD for Canon EF-L mount.
The MC-21 allows for Sigma’s SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses to be used on L-Mount camera bodies, such as Panasonic’s new S1. The development of the Sigma MC-21 increases the number of interchangeable lenses manufactured by Sigma that can be used with L-Mount systems by 29.
Sigma MC-21 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter (Sigma EF-Mount Lenses to Leica L) Key Features
- EF-Mount Lens to L-Mount Body
- Integrated LED Displays Compatibility
- Maintains Autofocus and Auto-Exposure
- Supports In-Camera Correction Features
- Flocked Interior Reduces Reflections
- Removable Tripod Mount
- Retains EXIF Data
The MC-21 Mount Converter enables the use of Sigma EF-mount lenses on Leica L-mount mirrorless camera bodies, and maintains full lens performance, including autofocus in AF-S mode and auto-exposure, as well as in-camera correction and image stabilization technologies. An integrated LED can be used to display select Sigma lens compatibility with the adapted camera body, and the adapter also has pre-loaded lens data to support peripheral illumination, chromatic aberration, and distortion corrective functions. In order to maintain a high degree of image quality, the interior of the adapter is flocked to reduce reflections, and it also retains full EXIF data to benefit post-production and file management. Additionally, a removable tripod mount is included for more stable mounting when working with heavier lenses.
Per Sigma, this Mount Converter/Lens Adapter is compatible with a select number of Sigma’s own EF-mount lenses, and may or may not be suitable for use with other manufacturers’ EF-mount lenses.
Sigma MC-21 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter (Sigma SA-Mount Lenses to Leica L) Key features
- SA-Mount Lens to L-Mount Body
- Integrated LED Displays Compatibility
- Maintains Autofocus and Auto-Exposure
- Supports In-Camera Correction Features
- Flocked Interior Reduces Reflections
- Removable Tripod Mount
- Retains EXIF Data
The MC-21 Mount Converter enables the use of Sigma SA-mount lenses on Leica L-mount mirrorless camera bodies, and maintains full lens performance, including autofocus in AF-S mode and auto-exposure, as well as in-camera correction and image stabilization technologies. An integrated LED can be used to display select Sigma lens compatibility with the adapted camera body, and the adapter also has pre-loaded lens data to support peripheral illumination, chromatic aberration, and distortion corrective functions. In order to maintain a high degree of image quality, the interior of the adapter is flocked to reduce reflections, and it also retains full EXIF data to benefit post-production and file management. Additionally, a removable tripod mount is included for more stable mounting when working with heavier lenses.
There is now a total of 40 lenses that can be used with a native L-mount, including 11 DG Art primes. You can see a list of those compatible lenses above.
The addition of the MC-21 to the Sigma accessory lineup is all part of a bigger strategy to push the L-Mount system and further Sigma’s role in the strategic L-Mount Alliance alongside Leica and Panasonic.
