-Substantial additions including Nikon Z and Sigma L-mount… Total supported profiles surpass 112,000, solidifying dominance in RAW correction.
DxO Labs, a pioneer in image-editing software, has announced a major expansion of its Optics Modules, introducing support for the latest lenses and camera bodies from leading manufacturers including Nikon, Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, and more.
With this latest update, DxO’s library of cumulative camera and lens correction profiles has officially surpassed the 112,308 milestone. Based on meticulous, laboratory-grade measurements, these profiles allow photographers to unlock unprecedented image quality enhancements, even when using third-party lenses.
Massive Expansion for Nikon Z Lineup and Sigma L-Mount
The highlights of this extensive update feature dedicated profiles for some of the most sought-after and recently released lenses currently dominating the market:
- Nikon: Tailored support has been added for the video and hybrid-oriented ‘NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ’ as well as the highly versatile, budget-friendly ‘NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 VR’, allowing for the precise correction of optical distortions.
- Sigma: New modules have been registered for the L-mount and Sony E-mount ecosystems, including the ground-breaking ‘15mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye’, the highly anticipated successor ‘35mm f/1.2 DG II Art’, and the APC-S mirrorless-optimized ‘12mm f/1.4 DC DN’.
- Other Manufacturers: The update thoroughly accounts for Tamron's latest telephoto zoom lineups, various Zeiss lenses, and budget-friendly prime options from rapidly growing brands like Viltrox (including the 35mm f/1.7 Air and 40mm f/2.5).
Crop-Free Distortion Control and Edge-to-Edge Sharpness
DxO’s Optics Modules stand out from generic correction tools due to their unique technical execution. While standard photo editing software typically crops the edges of an image to straighten out distortion, DxO utilizes custom-measured mathematical models for each lens. This allows it to preserve the sensor’s original, wide Field of View (FoV) while completely neutralizing distortion.
Furthermore, instead of applying a uniform sharpness boost across the entire frame, DxO targets specific optical characteristics. It precisely corrects vignetting, lateral chromatic aberrations, and the natural loss of sharpness toward the corners. As a result, photographers using affordable third-party lenses can achieve the razor-sharp corner resolution traditionally reserved for high-end, professional glass.
Immediate Seamless Integration Across DxO Software
The newly released Optics Modules are immediately available and fully integrated across DxO's latest software suite. This includes the all-in-one RAW development workflow DxO PhotoLab, the powerful AI-driven denoising and pre-processing tool DxO PureRAW, the film simulation software DxO FilmPack, and Nik Collection 9, which recently received a massive update introducing advanced AI masking and a color-grading wheel. When a user imports a supported RAW file, the software automatically recognizes and applies the perfect corresponding profile module.
✍️ Editor's Note
"No matter how quickly you pre-order and secure a hot new lens, being ahead of the curve often means struggling with optical distortion and chromatic aberration if your editing software doesn't support the profile yet. DxO’s prompt and comprehensive module update is a breath of fresh air for creators who actively rely on third-party and hybrid lenses. It is a textbook example of software pushing past the physical limitations of hardware."
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