The Sigma USB dock works in conjunction with Sigma Optimization Pro software in order to connect a photographers lens to their personal computer to update firmware and other parameters such as focus, and for the Sports category: Autofocus speeds, focus limiters, and optical stabilization functionality. Updating the firmware can be done via the internet. Sigma Photo Pro is available for Mac and PC computers.
Focus Settings:
4 Categories of customization for fixed focal length.
16 Categories of customization for zoom lenses (4 options for focal length) x (4 options for shooting distance).
Sports Line:
AF Speed: 3 adjustment modes.
Focus Limiter: Customize auto focus range.
OS: 3 adjustment modes.
The Sigma Optimization Pro can be downloaded at the Sigma Global Vision site.
USB Dock Compatibility:
- 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
- 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
- 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
- 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
- 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
System requirements Sigma Optimization Pro for Windows:
- Pentium 4 processor or higher
- Windows 7 or Windows 8 is installed
- 2GB of RAM or higher (3 GB or higher recommended)
- 1GB of free space on hard disk
- 24-bit graphics card (Approx. 16.7 million colours)
- 1024x768 or higher screen resolution
- USB 2.0 as standard (USB 1.1 or earlier is not recommended)
System requirements Sigma Optimization Pro for Mac OS:
- Intel processor with Mac OS X 10.7 or 10.8 is installed
- (Core2Duo or higher recommended, PowerPC is not supported)
- 2GB of RAM or higher (3 GB or higher recommended)
- 1GB of free space on hard disk
- 24-bit graphics card (approximately 16.7 million colours)
- 1024x768 or higher screen resolution
- USB 2.0 as standard (USB 1.1 or earlier is not recommended)