Has anyone updated there lens yet? Did it effect performance on any other camera bodies besides the a7rv which seems to be the main reason for update?https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel200600g/downloads

updated but not expecting any improvements on non a7rv bodiesFirmware does quote thishttps://www.flickr.com/photos/58365044@N05/

paul cool wrote:updated but not expecting any improvements on non a7rv bodiesFirmware does quote thishttps://www.flickr.com/photos/58365044@N05/That usually means “we fixed some bugs that haven’t been worth a firmware update, but now we have a reason for an update we’re including the fixes” - probably small or cosmetic.

Tim Love wrote:Has anyone updated there lens yet? Did it effect performance on any other camera bodies besides the a7rv which seems to be the main reason for update?https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel200600g/downloadsNo

Tim Love wrote:Has anyone updated there lens yet? Did it effect performance on any other camera bodies besides the a7rv which seems to be the main reason for update?https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel200600g/downloadsWell, I tried this evening on MacOS with my A7R4 but the downloaded file decided I was short a driver and then gave a dialogue frame full of Japanese. I'm not that bothered about learning the language to fix a problem I probably don't have.

Tim Love wrote:Has anyone updated there lens yet? Did it effect performance on any other camera bodies besides the a7rv which seems to be the main reason for update?https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel200600g/downloadseither my eyes are playing tricks or the IS with the A74 has been improved when shooting video. It seems the lens is fight the OIS or IBIS less. I just upgraded to the latest firmware on both body and lens and seems better.I will try to shoot some bird videos at 600mm to compare because before you needed a monopod to have a smooth video when standing still.

Updated yesterday and tested some BIF with my A7RIV.I have the feeling that the AF is quicker and more accurate.I focused with my camera on a very little flying bird at ~75m away. The bird then dived down really fast and the little green focus points stays on him all the time. Never seen that before with the A7RIV. Will keep an eye on this the next days. MfG L.E.

Tim Love wrote:Has anyone updated there lens yet? Did it effect performance on any other camera bodies besides the a7rv which seems to be the main reason for update?https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel200600g/downloadsJust updated. I shoot with an A7R4. I've seen plenty of instances online that speak of the R4 and the 200-600 not playing nice together. It has happened to me  once in a while as well. Images just looked soft. Not motion blur, not OOF. Just oddly 'soft' Took a couple of shots just now with the FW update, and they seem sharp and crisp:Could have sharpened this a bit more in C1!:

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't even realize there was a firmware update. I'll try it this weekend.

A heads up for those with Intel Macs.The procedure requires the installation of the Sony Camera Driver Installer.The main instructions cater to those with Apple Silicon machines and don't mention the Intel version, or at least I could not find it.I searched their site for the Intel version and it is there but you need to search separately for it.Other than that went OK although I still think it is a laborious procedure compared to Canon and Fuji who do it by copying the update to a memory card and installing from there. (But I don't think I am the first to moan about that).

Updated and so far no issues at all with A1 and A9II.

Maybe wanting too hard for this to work, but any update that does something is nice. It looks like (or false positives) so will try it as well. I did ignore it earlier, but lets see now.

I tried again and downloaded the MacOS Intel driver. This time everything went just fine and one restart later I've updated my 24-105, 100-400 and 200-600 all without noticeable issues. Next, to try them out.

Is it easier to do with a PC running Microsoft than a Mac?Gary Payne

gary payne wrote:Is it easier to do with a PC running Microsoft than a Mac?Gary PayneYes.

gary payne wrote:Is it easier to do with a PC running Microsoft than a Mac?Gary Payneeasiest way with an Intel based MAC is to use a VM with a contemporary version of Windows and do it from there.Sony has issues with all kinds of software - it’s an engineering driven company - which is a good thing to start with

joger wrote:gary payne wrote:Is it easier to do with a PC running Microsoft than a Mac?Gary Payneeasiest way with an Intel based MAC is to use a VM with a contemporary version of Windows and do it from there.Sony has issues with all kinds of software - it’s an engineering driven company - which is a good thing to start withupdated the FW to version 2 this morning - plug in - rund and after finding mass storage in the menus a matter of a few seconds - easier than in my memory 🤔( iMac PRO 2018 running macOS 13.1 )Since I wanted to understand the differences I focussed on two different distances on my balcony this morning before and after the FW update.Reust:So the algorithm got most presumably a bit tweaked in a way that the AF works better on my A7R IV - at least visibly - not not take pictures from BIF but I am sure I will see no big problem in case the AF works slightly better - since it was already good as it was.Less hunting at close objects is a welcome addition to an existing lens design.

joger wrote:Since I wanted to understand the differences I focussed on two different distances on my balcony this morning before and after the FW update.Reust:So the algorithm got most presumably a bit tweaked in a way that the AF works better on my A7R IV - at least visibly - not not take pictures from BIF but I am sure I will see no big problem in case the AF works slightly better - since it was already good as it was.Less hunting at close objects is a welcome addition to an existing lens design.I'll be the guy and guess that you probably had more light after the upgrade...

daran wrote:joger wrote:Since I wanted to understand the differences I focussed on two different distances on my balcony this morning before and after the FW update.Reust:So the algorithm got most presumably a bit tweaked in a way that the AF works better on my A7R IV - at least visibly - not not take pictures from BIF but I am sure I will see no big problem in case the AF works slightly better - since it was already good as it was.Less hunting at close objects is a welcome addition to an existing lens design.I'll be the guy and guess that you probably had more light after the upgrade...Indoors with artificial light?Tried of course also indoors with constant lower light conditions.Outdoors for longer distances. Both same results.better AF ackqisition

joger wrote:updated the FW to version 2 this morning - plug in - rund and after finding mass storage in the menus a matter of a few seconds - easier than in my memory 🤔( iMac PRO 2018 running macOS 13.1 )Since I wanted to understand the differences I focussed on two different distances on my balcony this morning before and after the FW update.Reust:So the algorithm got most presumably a bit tweaked in a way that the AF works better on my A7R IV - at least visibly - not not take pictures from BIF but I am sure I will see no big problem in case the AF works slightly better - since it was already good as it was.Less hunting at close objects is a welcome addition to an existing lens design.I've been holding out on doing this, as I've already had great results with this lens + a7Riv. Today found your post (hard to find anyone commenting pros/cons re: the update with this body) and decided to give it a go. I did a simple before/after test with dim lighting in my basement with pictures on the wall, face detection and Human Eye turned on -- with one picture in particular the AF would lock on the face but NOT lock onto the eye in the dim light (repeatedly) before firmware update. Afterward it does lock onto the eye, consistently and repeatedly. So I see that as a good initial sign of improvement. Looking forward to giving it a go with BIF, etc. Thanks for posting your results!