Nikon just released firmware updates for nine different DSLR cameras. This was first on the Nikon Rumors website where they announced firmware updates for the D4, D4s, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100 and D7200 cameras. Most of the changes are for adding AF-P lens support to these cameras which Nikon had previously said were incompatible with the new AF-P 70-300mm lens.
At first it seemed to be great news, but in reading some of the comments posted by others in the comments section, it seems that this new Nikon firmware update is creating issues with third party lenses. A number of people that have Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART and 50mm f1.4 ART lenses have reported that after downloading the new firmware, their Sigma lenses did not autofocus properly anymore.
Just something to be aware of if anyone plans on updating their cameras with the new firmware so they can use the Nikon AF-P lenses and also has Sigma lenses.
Gene51
Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
Vince68 wrote:
Nikon just released firmware updates for nine different DSLR cameras. This was first on the Nikon Rumors website where they announced firmware updates for the D4, D4s, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100 and D7200 cameras. Most of the changes are for adding AF-P lens support to these cameras which Nikon had previously said were incompatible with the new AF-P 70-300mm lens.
At first it seemed to be great news, but in reading some of the comments posted by others in the comments section, it seems that this new Nikon firmware update is creating issues with third party lenses. A number of people that have Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART and 50mm f1.4 ART lenses have reported that after downloading the new firmware, their Sigma lenses did not autofocus properly anymore.
Just something to be aware of if anyone plans on updating their cameras with the new firmware so they can use the Nikon AF-P lenses and also has Sigma lenses.
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I can't say how this one will work out, but in the past, Sigma in particular has been good about making an upgrade available for their lenses, provided they aren't too old and no longer upgradeable. I have a 100-300 that will likely fit into the not upgradeable category, but I expect that my docked lens will be fine. Only time will tell.
Vince68 wrote:
Nikon just released firmware updates for nine different DSLR cameras. This was first on the Nikon Rumors website where they announced firmware updates for the D4, D4s, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100 and D7200 cameras. Most of the changes are for adding AF-P lens support to these cameras which Nikon had previously said were incompatible with the new AF-P 70-300mm lens.
At first it seemed to be great news, but in reading some of the comments posted by others in the comments section, it seems that this new Nikon firmware update is creating issues with third party lenses. A number of people that have Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART and 50mm f1.4 ART lenses have reported that after downloading the new firmware, their Sigma lenses did not autofocus properly anymore.
Just something to be aware of if anyone plans on updating their cameras with the new firmware so they can use the Nikon AF-P lenses and also has Sigma lenses.
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Thanks. I am seriously considering skipping this upgrade, especially with the potential issues raised. I don't have an AF-P lens and the microphone upgrade isn't an issue for me.
Gene51 wrote:
I can't say how this one will work out, but in the past, Sigma in particular has been good about making an upgrade available for their lenses, provided they aren't too old and no longer upgradeable. I have a 100-300 that will likely fit into the not upgradeable category, but I expect that my docked lens will be fine. Only time will tell.
I guess purchasing third party lenses always entails some risks but in my experience the benefits frequently outweigh them.
Vince68 wrote:
Nikon just released firmware updates for nine different DSLR cameras. This was first on the Nikon Rumors website where they announced firmware updates for the D4, D4s, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100 and D7200 cameras. Most of the changes are for adding AF-P lens support to these cameras which Nikon had previously said were incompatible with the new AF-P 70-300mm lens.
At first it seemed to be great news, but in reading some of the comments posted by others in the comments section, it seems that this new Nikon firmware update is creating issues with third party lenses. A number of people that have Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART and 50mm f1.4 ART lenses have reported that after downloading the new firmware, their Sigma lenses did not autofocus properly anymore.
Just something to be aware of if anyone plans on updating their cameras with the new firmware so they can use the Nikon AF-P lenses and also has Sigma lenses.
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Thanks for the heads-up! Looks like I have some reading to do.
Thnx for the heads up ... I never use 3rd party lenses .., my D810 thnx U .., 2 ...
I have only one AF-P lens. Nikon 10-20 and I don't have any trouble with it. all my other lenses are Sigma and Tamron. much more expensive than the Nikon. I won't be updating anything.
I emailed Sigma asking if the Nikon Firmware which will allow the previously incompatible Nikon cameras to use the AF-P lenses would affect any of the ART series lenses, specifically the autofocus, but I have not heard back from them as of yet.
When and/or if I get a reply from them I will post it here.
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Thnx for the heads up ... I never use 3rd party lenses .., my D810 thnx U .., 2 ...
Too bad. You are missing tremendous opportunities to enhance your images. But as long as you are happy, more power to you.
What's a firmware update? I've never done one. How does one do it? I have a D7100.
Thanks for the post, I’m also going to skip the upgrade.
I see the D500 was not on your list of cameras with firmware upgrade. It’s been a while since that cameras firmware was upgraded.
David in Dallas wrote:
What's a firmware update? I've never done one. How does one do it? I have a D7100.
Firmware is software that is embedded in a piece of hardware. You can think of firmware simply as "software for hardware." You can learn more at Nikon's site.
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/index.html
If it does't work, you can always load the previous firmware back.
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