Can you update firmware on a Panasonic L mount Lens via a Leica SL601

[wlaidlaw]

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I have the 70-200 Panasonic L mount lens, where I believe there is a firmware update. I don't have any Panasonic L mount cameras but I do have both a Leica SL601 and CL in L mount. Does anyone know if it is possible to update the Panasonic lens firmware via a Leica camera (I know it is unlikely but just hope that was part of the L mount alliance agreement). 

Wilson

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[Boojay]

37 minutes ago, wlaidlaw said:

I have the 70-200 Panasonic L mount lens, where I believe there is a firmware update. I don't have any Panasonic L mount cameras but I do have both a Leica SL601 and CL in L mount. Does anyone know if it is possible to update the Panasonic lens firmware via a Leica camera (I know it is unlikely but just hope that was part of the L mount alliance agreement). 

Wilson

Wilson I seem to think I have done this in the past without a problem.  Maybe you can read through this thread, the last post on page 2 goes through the process step by step.

Some seem to have struggled with the process but I think it should be possible.   

 

[Boojay]

Just did a search Wilson and it seems there is all the information you need here:

https://l-mount.com/webfile/show/EN_FW_UPDATE_L-MOUNT.pdf

 

LENS FIRMWARE
These instructions for updating the firmware for
the Leica SL / Leica SL2 / Leica SL2-S applies to
all lenses of the L-Mount Alliance. The latest firmware
for lenses from Panasonic or Sigma is available for
download on the website of the respective manufacturer.

 

 

Edited March 14, 2024 by Boojay

[wlaidlaw]

SL successfully updated to 4.1 and accompanying Leica SL 24-90 also updated. Took a couple of tries to get the camera to update Panasonic 70-200 (Pro R series) lens to FW 1.2 but also now successfully accomplished. Noticeable speed up on focusing of the lens, which now very accurate and zippy. While updating the Panasonic lens, as I was holding the camera, one could feel various motors running and clicking inside the lens, presumably re-calibrating. 

Wilson