🚀 Beta v.0.5.2 - Current Version
Release Date: March 8, 2025
- CLIC now relies on real-world commercial adapters instead of theoretical mount compatibility.
- Integrated a database of 2351 officially released adapters from official camera/lenses manufacturers and third part major brands:
- Metabones (169), Novoflex (105), Kipon (545), Fotodiox (1127), K&F Concept (179), Viltrox (21), Urth (123), Voigtländer (5), TechArt Pro (7), Zhong Yi Optics (16), Commlite (13), fringer (9) & Monster Adapter (4).
- Adapter compatibility now considers **native mount extensions** (e.g., Canon FD adapters also support FL/New FD/R lenses).
- Refactored compatibility logic for better accuracy and performance.
- Optimized caching system to ensure real-time updates without stale data.
- Improved debugging logs and visual feedback for compatibility checks.
- Fixed a long-standing issue preventing integration of new features.
- Bug fixes and overall stability improvements.
⚙️ Beta v.0.5.1
Release Date: February 26, 2025
- Added hover glow effect on compatibility results.
- Fixed compatibility detection for Canon New FD/FD/FL/R mounts.
- Improved lens sorting logic (focal min → focal max → aperture).
- Introduced beta version badge with a clickable link to changelog.
🚀 Beta v.0.5.0 MVP Now live! – First Public Version
Release Date: February 24, 2025
- Overhauled dropdown sorting for lenses and cameras.
- Implemented smart search filtering for lens brands.
- Integrated Fujifilm X mount lenses (Fujifilm and third-party manufacturers).
- Refined UI to improve readability and navigation.
- Added visual feedback for compatibility results.
- Added Google Form for bug reports, missing gears requests and compatibility issues.
- Mixpanel added to monitor user behavior and optimize the tool.
🔧 Beta v.0.4.0
Release Date: February 20, 2025
- Integrated third-party lens database (Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, etc.).
- Enhanced support for multi-mount lenses.
- First implementation of lens-adapter matching.
- UI refinements for better user experience.
🔧 Beta v.0.3.0
Release Date: February 11, 2025
- First version of the dynamic compatibility engine.
- Added mechanical compatibility checks (flange distance logic).
- Implemented adapter-based compatibility logic.
- Debugging of early database inconsistencies.
🔧 Beta v.0.2.0
Release Date: February 7, 2025
- First structured dataset (cameras, lenses, mounts).
- Implemented JSON architecture to support compatibility calculations.
- Initial UI prototype for the selection tool.
- First compatibility results displayed based on mount types.
🔧 Beta v.0.1.0
Release Date: January 23, 2025
- Launched the CLIC project, subset of Fotocaz.
- Defined core compatibility issues in lens/camera matching.
- Built the first JSON structure for data management.
- Developed the initial UI layout and selection interface.