Sigma says orders for its new compact full-frame camera and optional EVF-21 viewfinder have exceeded production capacity, leaving some customers facing delays after the planned 11 November launch.
Sigma has apologised to customers after orders for the new FP2 mirrorless camera and its optional EVF-21 viewfinder exceeded expectations, creating what the company described as a production shortfall ahead of the camera’s planned launch on 11 November 2026. In a notice dated 29 October, Sigma said it was working to raise output but warned that some buyers would have to wait longer than expected for delivery. The delay affects the camera body as well as bundle options that include lenses and the electronic viewfinder.
The shortage comes as the FP2 marks the first numbered successor to Sigma’s original fp concept, which built a following around a compact full-frame body and an unusual modular design. Sigma says the new model keeps that approach while addressing many of the gaps in the earlier camera. It uses a 24.5-megapixel partially stacked sensor, adds phase-detection autofocus with bird recognition, and keeps the company’s still-and-cinema switching system. The rear screen now tilts, while users who want a built-in-style viewing option can attach the EVF-21 via USB-C.
According to Sigma’s product page, the FP2 weighs about 376g as a body only, and rises to roughly 460g once battery and memory card are fitted. The camera also includes 70GB of internal storage, 13 colour modes and support for 6K Open Gate video, alongside internal ProRes RAW recording. Those features position it as a more capable successor than the first fp, which had been praised for its size but often criticised for compromises in ergonomics and handling.
In Japan, Sigma’s online shop lists the body-only price at ¥346,500 including tax, with reservations opening on 29 October at 10:00. The company’s launch announcement had already framed the FP2 as a compact full-frame camera aimed at users who want a small body without giving up flexibility for stills or video. The stronger-than-expected demand now suggests that, even before it reaches shelves, the model has already struck a chord with the audience that made the fp range distinctive.
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