Sigma FP2 camera and new lenses with vintage character announced
Saturday 24 October 2026, 16:16 by Elja Trum | 61 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Sigma has announced the new FP2, a compact full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at both photographers and filmmakers. The manufacturer is also introducing a new series of lenses that focuses on character rather than maximum sharpness.
Sigma FP2
Sigma FP2: small but versatile
The new Sigma FP2 is the successor to the original Sigma FP from 2019. The minimalist design remains, but a lot has changed under the bonnet.
The camera has a new 24.5-megapixel full-frame partially stacked CMOS sensor. This provides faster readout and less rolling shutter. The autofocus has also been improved, with subject and eye detection for people, dogs, cats and birds.
You can shoot at up to 20 frames per second. The camera also has a tilting 3.2-inch touchscreen, 70 GB of internal storage and an SD card slot. Weighing around 460 grams, including the battery, it remains a particularly compact full-frame camera.
Sigma FP2
What mainly sets the FP2 apart is its modular design. The camera is a simple rectangular block as standard, but you can expand it with, for example, an electronic viewfinder, grip or hot shoe. This lets you put together a camera that suits the way you photograph.
There is plenty to discover for filmmakers too. The FP2 can record 6K Open Gate at up to 60 frames per second and supports ProRes RAW, among other formats. A switch on top of the camera lets you switch directly between photo and video mode.
There are limitations too. For example, there is no built-in image stabilisation and the camera has an electronic shutter only. For photographers who regularly use flash, the latter is an important point to consider.
The Sigma FP2 will be released on 11 November 2026 and will have a recommended retail price of 2,199 dollars in the United States, excluding the lens.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL: character over sharpness
At least as interesting is the announcement of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary. This is the first lens in a new CL series, part of Sigma's existing I-series.
While most lenses focus on achieving the best possible sharpness, Sigma is deliberately taking a different approach with this series. The lenses are intended to give photos a somewhat softer, more natural look, with attractive blur and smooth transitions.
That does not mean Sigma is simply building a less sharp lens. The manufacturer says it uses modern optical techniques to control aberrations very deliberately. The result should be an image with its own character, reminiscent of classic lenses.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG
This look could be particularly interesting for portrait photography. After all, not every portrait benefits from a lens that captures every detail of the skin with razor-sharp clarity.
The appearance is also inspired by classic photography. The 50mm has a full metal body, a physical aperture ring and a depth-of-field scale. Despite its large maximum aperture of f/1.4, the lens weighs just 375 grams.
The new 50mm is expected to appear in early spring 2027 and will be available for Sony E-mount and L-mount. No price has been announced yet.
A different direction
With these announcements, Sigma is showing that it is not all about ever-higher resolutions and more impressive specifications.
The FP2 gives photographers and filmmakers the freedom to configure their camera as they wish, while the new CL series focuses on the look of the final image.
Modern lenses are often corrected so well these days that photos can sometimes become almost clinically sharp. A lens that deliberately adds a little more character can be a welcome change.
Whether Sigma has found the right balance will of course become clear from the first hands-on experiences.
What do you think of this new Sigma?
About the author
Elja Trum is the founder of Photofacts and online photography course website Photofacts Academy. He has been writing about photography since 2006. Elja is also the author of (Dutch) books on composition, black-and-white photography, flash photography and portrait photography.
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