02/03/2026 4:16 am
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I finally pulled the trigger on a Sigma fp L for my upcoming trip to the Dolomites next month and honestly I'm so stoked but the body is way smaller than I expected haha. I've been looking at the SmallRig cage since it's cheap and easy to find here in London but some reviewers say it makes reaching the top buttons a pain and then there's the 8Sinn one which looks gorgeous but it's way pricier and I'm not sure if it actually helps with the grip. I have pretty big hands so I'm worried about cramps during long shoots. My budget is like 150 bucks max because I spent way too much on lenses already. Which one actually feels the most natural to hold for a few hours?
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02/03/2026 4:30 am
> I have pretty big hands so I'm worried about cramps during long shoots. Quick reply while I've got a sec. In my experience, the SmallRig Cage for Sigma FP Series CCM2518 is a bit cramped near the top dial. I've tried many setups and honestly you should just add the SmallRig Handgrip for Sigma fp Series HPS2431. Over the years I've found that extra 30mm of depth is way more important than the cage brand for preventing hand fatigue during long hikes. It fits your budget perfectly too.
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02/03/2026 5:00 am
Ive been using the SmallRig Cage for Sigma FP Series CCM2518 for a year and honestly I'm super satisfied. To fix the grip issue for my big hands, I just added a SmallRig Wooden Side Handle 2093. It feels great and keeps the whole setup way under your budget. No complaints about the buttons once you get used to it... it just works.
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12/03/2026 3:52 pm
Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!
