Announcements, firmware and what is new with mirrorless cameras and lenses.
Sigma has announced the 50mm F1.4 CL DG Contemporary, a full-frame prime for L-Mount and Sony E-mount with an all-metal build that weighs 375 g. Sigma plans to launch the lens in early spring 2027 and has not yet published a price.
A Redditor built a custom wireless touch controller for the Lumix S9 because he was dissatisfied with the camera maker's app. Digital Camera World covered the project, and the date shown is approximate.
Firmware 2.00 for the Nikon ZR lets users assign ISO, exposure and white balance settings to the command dials. It also lets them switch 3D LUT/View Assist with an Fn button. Nikon Rumors says the update was not yet downloadable on 3 November, and the date shown here is approximate.
A Reddit user added Variable Shutter and BIG6 to the Sony A7S III with a GitHub hack. It is a community modification, not a Sony feature.
Yongnuo's 18mm f/2.8 S DF VCM lens for Sony E-mount has been officially announced and is due soon at Amazon and B&H. This is reported by Photo Rumors, not by a maker page.
Sigma has said demand for the FP2 has exceeded expectations, and production is struggling to keep up. The camera launches on November 11, but some buyers may wait longer for their unit.
Fujifilm has released minor firmware updates for the GFX100RF Fragment Edition, GFX100S II and GFX100 II. Digital Camera World reports the changes as small.
Brightin Star has announced a manual focus 50mm F2 lens for full-frame cameras. Its optics shift inside the barrel to give three different bokeh styles. Brightin Star 50mm F2 TRI-SIGHT
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