Sigma has appear a 'Mount Conversion Service' for any of its recent 'Global Vision' lenses - a paid-for service designed to reduce the uncertainty of changing camera systems. The company says it will charge between $80 and $250, plus shipping costs, depending on the specific lens. The Global Vision range currently includes seven lenses - from the huge 120-300mm F2.eight DG OS Sport for total-frame DSLRs, downwards to the 19mm F2.viii DN Art for Micro Four Thirds. The company has also extended the warranties on all new products to four years (USA only).

Press Release:

Sigma Corporation'south new Mountain Conversion Service enables lens use across camera systems

Manufacturer announces first-ever mountain modify option, as well as universal, four-year warranty for all products

RONKONKOMA, Due north.Y., — Aug. 1, 2013— Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's about impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, today announced a revolutionary new, fee-based service that will enable the company'south Global Vision lens owners to change their lens mounts for use on unlike camera systems.

Starting Sept. ii, Global Vision lens owners can request the Mount Conversion Service to catechumen their current Sport, Contemporary or Art DSLR lenses to their choice of a Sigma, Sony, Pentax, Nikon or Canon mount. Global Vision category lenses for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILCs) tin can be updated to either a micro 4 thirds (MFT) or Sony E- mount.

In addition to the announcement of the industry's beginning Mount Conversion Service, Sigma is also extending the warranty on all of its products – including cameras, lenses and flashes purchased on or after July ane, 2013 – to four years. Previously, warranties varied by production. This enhanced production protection provides Sigma's customers with more consistency and improved service.

"Professionals and amateurs alike are taking reward of the many affordable camera options in today'southward market; they're updating their camera bags and exploring new systems and brands," said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. "When photographers purchase a lens, it's oftentimes a significant, fiscal and artistic commitment – and nosotros believe that investment should last a lifetime. Our new Mountain Conversion Service and extended warranty are intended to assist Sigma users go more enjoyment from our products, regardless of how their approach to photography changes overtime."

The Mount Conversion Service is express to all of Sigma's Global Vision lenses. Current, applicative full-frame lenses include the 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS Sport and 35mm F1.4 DG Art; APS-C crop sensor lenses include the 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Fine art, 17-70mm F2.8-iv DC Os Macro Contemporary and 18-35mm F1.8 DC Art; and MILC lenses include the 19mm F2.8 DN Art, 30mm F2.viii DN Fine art and 60mm F2.8 DN Art. Lenses can exist converted to any mount of a photographer's choosing, equally long as Sigma has released that product in the requested mount.

Cost of the conversion will range between $80 to $250, plus shipping costs, depending on the focal length of the lens. All lenses will be shipped to Sigma'due south US subsidiary in New York, and updated, calibrated and optimized for the new photographic camera system at Sigma's factory in Aizu, Japan. All lenses that undergo the Mountain Conversion Service will exist covered nether warranty for six months following the update. Teleconverters, USB Docks and other accessories are not eligible for the service.

To asking the Mount Conversion Service, please visit your local Sigma subsidiary. Customers in the The states should visit www.sigmaphoto.com.