Sigma issued a new firmware update for the MC-11 E-mount adapter:

By updating the firmware, the lens will offer improved AF performance. In addition, the latest firmware for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E will allow compatibility with the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art and the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art, and also enable the OS mechanism to start operating faster than before. 

Sigma MC-11 at [shopcountry 59289].

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Commlite announced a new 0.5 version of their [shoplink 60429 ebay]Nikon F to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter (here on eBay)[/shoplink]. This is a hardware modified version with a new firmware that won’t be available on the 0.4 model. These are the updates:

-New design on aperture motor and gears to improve aperture accuracy
-New housing design to fit Tamron 24-70 G1 and Nikon PC lenses
– Note the 0.5 version does yet not support the A9 (future firmware update 0.6 will add support)

The video below shows how the adapter works with the new firmware.

You can buy the Commlite 0.4 version at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES or via many [shoplink 47877 ebay]eBay sellers (Click here)[/shoplink].

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Laurent: “Here is a nice movie about Cuba, shot with A6300 and RX100MiV. some pics from iphones and other cams. https://vimeo.com/220447780”

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Ilya: “Have tried Leica Summarit 50/1.5 (1952) on my a7rII, and fell in love (with this lens). sonyalphaforum.com/topic/7553-fairytale-portrait/“

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