Sigma EVF-11 Electronic Viewfinder

I suppose the question most people will have is, 'get this or get the LVF?' The LVF, which is just a magnifier of the rear screen, is very high quality, bolts on securely and is less €€. Only flaw is that the diopter moves very easily and I find that I have to check it constantly. That said, I was happy with it until I needed to do some low level photographs where I was not going to kneel down in the mud. Squatting that low and holding the camera steady was almost impossible and my hip let me know I shouldn't ever do it again. So I promptly bought the EVF. As for the quality of the view, it compares well with the similar product on my Fuji 50S, which is good enough for me. It adds a lot less bulk to the kit than the LVF. As already mentioned, it loosens and you do have to tighten it every time you pick the camera up. As also described, the diopter adjustment is a real pain to get to but once it's done I don't find I have to do it again. All in all, I'm glad I bought it, even at the price. I usually attach the LVF at the same time, for the best of both worlds. I should say that my only use of the camera is for stills.

I prefer the bolt to the back viewfinder Although this finder is ok the larger image of the other is beautiful. I suppose that the electronic VF is supposed to be easy to use, it hangs off the side and for me is more awkward.

It does what is supposed to do but needing to use the slider switch to change between EVF and rear display is more cumbersome than I envisioned at time of purchase -- it makes me appreciate the auto-switching feature that most mirrorless cameras provide, which I previously took for granted. Also, the switch placement is awkward to reach when holding the camera normally. A few other buyer beware items are (1) you loose access to the HDMI port and (2) USB pass-through is for storage connection only and you can not longer recharge the camera via USB, and (3) diopter control requires eyecup removal. Build quality is good and if you really need an EVF then this gets the job done, and the tilt is a nice bonus. For the price point, however, Sigma could have ponied up for a higher-resolution display. This unit is very expensive for what you get IMO.

Yes, it is disappointing that at this price you don't get the high pixel count as the latest Sony or Canon EVFs. But when you put the EVF-11 to your eye, you'll forget all that. The image is bright and crisp. The isolation eyecup (the second one in the box) is very comfortable against your face. The Diopter (once you locate it) has a lot of range to suit most prescriptions. Also, because there are no other options, it's a better than nothing scenario. BECAUSE...as much as you'll love the Sigma at first peek, if you shoot with heavy manual lenses and wear glasses, it will also drive you nuts. The EVF tilt is sooooo hair trigger sensitive that it is almost impossible to have it creeping upwards 45-degrees when you reach to adjust focus. WHY Sigma did not put a lock switch on the tilt is beyond me. Or, at minimum, put detents so the tilt works in increments of 15-degrees. The second nuisance is that in order to adjust the Diopter, you have to pop off the eye cup. Considering that the cup is held on with two TINY plastic tabs, you will be counting the days till one or both of them break off. WHY Sigma hid the very-needed Diopter is beyond me. Sometimes I want to look through with the naked eye; other times with my glasses on; and what about when a colleague (or anyone else on the planet!) wants to look and none of them share your particular prescription? The last nuisance is one shared with the Sigma cable protector that came with the camera. The big thumbscrew auto-loosens through use. It was less a critical issue with the cable protector because there were no electrical connections, but with the EVF, as it loosens, it starts jutting at an angle. When you press the EVF to your face, you are exerting lateral force on both the USDMI ports. Fortunately, I have mine in the Smallrig cage designed for this EVF so the lateral movement is somewhat restricted. But if I can offer advice, snug the thumbscrew every time you pick up the camera for the day.

This is exactly the accessory that the Sigma fp cameras needed. This is a very nice evf that is particularly useful for the more photo-centric Sigma fp l. Highly recommended.