The Sigma Foundation (Location: Kawasaki, Kanagawa; Chairperson: Kazuto Yamaki) will host a talk event to commemorate the publication of its new photobooks on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Dover Street Market Ginza.

Art director and designer Greger Ulf Nilson is joined by internationally acclaimed photographers Sølve Sundsbø and Julia Hetta in a conversation on the creative explorations and processes behind their latest book projects published by Sigma Foundation.

Sølve Sundsbø's book Hanataba is an exploration of photography and technology; reality and fiction. Sølve Sundsbø is distinguished by his visionary approach to photography and film, fusing cutting-edge technology with an artistic sensibility that transforms the ordinary into the otherworldly. Sølve Sundsbø is also the photographer of the recently released 2026 Pirelli Calendar, with art direction and design by Greger Ulf Nilson.

Julia Hetta's book Songen is a story told from the Aizu region of Japan. Julia Hetta is known for her serene, painterly compositions. Emphasizing natural light and long exposure times, instilling her subjects with a sense of quiet power.

Event Details

Venue
ROSE BAKERY GINZA

Date & Time
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 18:00-20:00

Admission is free.
If you wish to attend, please register via the following link:
https://peatix.com/event/4709184/view

^{*For Julia Hetta's SONGEN, pre-orders will be accepted, and her signature will be provided on a commemorative item.}

Greger Ulf Nilson

Greger Ulf Nilson is an art director, designer, and curator -- an artistic leader driven by a deep fascination with the art of photography. Over the years, he has created an impressive range of art books in collaboration with some of the world's most renowned photographers. He serves as editor and book designer for Sigma Foundation's inaugural publications.

Sølve Sundsbø HANATABA

Sølve Sundsbø is inspired by sublimely beautiful forms of life - which don't exist. The result? Flowers of a sort, frozen between eternity and ephemerality, between fantasy and reality.

Sølve Sundsbø

Born in Norway and based in London, Sølve Sundsbø is distinguished by his visionary approach to photography and film, fusing cutting-edge technology with an artistic sensibility that transforms the ordinary into the otherworldly.

Julia Hetta SONGEN

Julia Hetta, fresh from a residency in the Aizu region of Japan, presents a saga as true as it is poetic: a Japanese boy seeks the innermost spirit of Art, makes the long journey to Sweden - and ends up back in Japan.

Julia Hetta

Swedish photographer known for her serene, painterly compositions. Emphasizing natural light and long exposure times, Julia Hetta instils her subjects with a sense of quiet power.

About Sigma Foundation

Founded by Sigma president Kazuto Yamaki in 2025, the Sigma Foundation serves as a dedicated way for Sigma to support and promote contemporary photography. Sigma, a Japanese camera and lens manufacturer, continues to develop and innovate products that support the passion and creative pursuits of artists, grounded in a deep respect for the arts.

www.sigma-global.com/en/art-projects

About Sigma

MADE IN AIZU, JAPAN,
The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art.

Sigma is a Japanese manufacturer of lenses and cameras. Founded in 1961, we innovate and push the standards of optical engineering out of a deep respect for the creative ways photographers and filmmakers engage with the world. Made in Aizu, Japan is made possible by Sigma's sole production base, the Aizu factory in Japan. This quality embodies the true essence of Sigma--an integration of local wisdom, craftsmanship, and technology.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that Sigma's full-frame mirrorless camera, the Sigma BF, has been selected for the "Gold Selection" in the JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.27, organised by the Japan Industrial Design Association (JIDA).

The JIDA Design Museum Selection invites recommendations widely, primarily from JIDA members, and each year selects products with outstanding design. The "Gold Selection" is awarded through a special screening conducted with external experts as juries, and is given to products among the selected items that particularly embody the spirit of the times or demonstrate exceptional design quality. This year, 5 products out of a total of 59 selected items received the "Gold Selection," and this marks the first time that a Sigma camera has been chosen for the "Gold Selection."

Overview
Selected product: Sigma BF
Product information: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/

Evaluation comments by the Jury:
In addition to its seamless body, carved from a solid aluminum ingot, the camera offers a satisfying weight that conveys the tactile richness and materiality of metal. The subtle tapers in the details and the precisely machined knurled surfaces create a grip that feels as if it gently adheres to the hand, embodying an exceptional industrial design that appeals to both sight and touch.
Its unique user interface, which allows intuitive fingertip control of settings such as shutter speed and aperture, also provides an immersive shooting experience.

For further information on the selected products in the JIDA Design Museum
Selection Vol.27, please visit:
http://jida-museum.jp/collection.html/selection.html (Japanese)

Sigma BF at the "JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.27 Tokyo"
Period: January 16 (Fri) - 20 (Tue) , 2026
Venue: AXIS Gallery（AXIS Building 4F, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Details: Exhibition of selected products for the JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.27
* Free admission

About the JIDA Design Museum
Established in 1993, the JIDA Design Museum opened a permanent exhibition space in 1997. Currently, it operates the "JIDA Design Museum in AXIS" showcase window at the JIDA Secretariat (AXIS Building 4F, Roppongi, Tokyo). Guided by the principle of "selecting outstanding contemporary products and collecting and preserving them whenever possible," it has accumulated over 25 years of history and continues its activities to widely disseminate the world of industrial design.
https://jida-museum.jp/ (Japanese)
https://www.jida.or.jp/home/about (About JIDA, English)

About Sigma
MADE IN AIZU, JAPAN,
"The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art."

Sigma is a Japanese manufacturer of lenses and cameras. Founded in 1961, we innovate and push the standards of optical engineering out of a deep respect for the creative ways photographers and filmmakers engage with the world. Made in Aizu, Japan is made possible by Sigma's sole production base, the Aizu factory in Japan. This quality embodies the true essence of Sigma--an integration of local wisdom, craftsmanship, and technology.

We would like to announce updates regarding the talk event details in the news titled "Announcement of Sponsorship and Participation at Fotografiska Stockholm, Sweden" originally issued on October 3, 2025.
The date of the talk event and the list of speakers have been revised as follows.

Sigma Artist Talk: Updated Schedule

You can find more information and details from the link below.
https://stockholm.fotografiska.com/en/whats-on

During the exhibition period, the Fotografiska museum shop is offering two photobooks published by the Sigma Foundation: HANATABA by Sølve Sundsbø, which has been available for pre-release purchase since October 24, and SONGEN by Julia Hetta, which is scheduled for pre-release sales beginning January 17.
The museum shop also features displays of the Sigma BF and the I series lenses.

Venue
Fotografiska Stockholm
Stadsgårdshamnen 22, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden
https://stockholm.fotografiska.com/en/visit

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is proud to sponsor TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2025 (TABF), to be held at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, from December 11 to 14, and then from December 19 to 21, 2025, as a main sponsor.

During the period, Sigma will exhibit a special booth within the TABF venue, featuring two Sigma Foundation publications for sale ―Hanataba by Sølve Sundsbø and Songen by Julia Hetta, both of whom are internationally acclaimed photographers. Sigma will also plan a series of events including a special talk from Sigma Foundation organizers and Meet the Artists where visitors are able to meet the two photographers collaborating on the Sigma Foundation photobook project.

In conjunction with the awards organized by TABF, the Sigma BF will be presented as a supplementary prize in both exhibition periods. In addition, within the TABF venue, Sigma will also have a small dedicated space showcasing the Sigma BF.

Moreover, Sigma is supporting an exhibition "Takashi Homma: SONGSーThe Most Important Things of Refugees."

Main Sponsorship

Sigma is honored to support TABF this year for the first time as a main sponsor. We deeply resonate with TABF's mission, which is dedicated to art publishing and closely connected to photographic expression, and we are delighted to be able to help promote the freedom of diverse expression and the joy of creation through books.

SPECIAL BOOTH : Sigma

from the series HANATABA ©Sølve Sundsbø

from the series SONGEN ©Julia Hetta

On July 18, 2025, Sigma established the Sigma Foundation. As its inaugural project, the Sigma Foundation published two photobooks by globally acclaimed photographers: Hanataba by Sølve Sundsbø and Songen by Julia Hetta. Through direct collaboration with artists and the publication of these works, the foundation is actively advancing its contribution to photographic art.

At TABF, the Sigma Foundation will exhibit works by both artists and offer their photobooks for sale. The presentation is designed to provide a multidimensional experience, blending exhibition and publication to highlight the artists' unique visual languages and meticulous compositional artistry.

https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/special_booths/8688/

Date & Time

Week 1

Week 2

Venue

For information on admission fees and how to purchase tickets for TABF, please refer to the official website.
https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/

Meet the Artists

Meet Sølve Sundsbø and Julia Hetta at the Sigma Special Booth. Visitors will be able to purchase Sølve's book or pre-order Julia's book and receive their signature.

Sølve Sundsbø

Julia Hetta

Date & Time

Venue

Talk Event
"Sigma Foundation: Creating a new platform for photographic art"
Greger Ulf Nilson × Björn Kusoffsky × Kazuto Yamaki

^{(From left) Kazuto Yamaki, Greger Ulf Nilson, Björn Kusoffsky}

A talk event will be held as part of the official TABF event program.

In this event, Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma and founder of Sigma Foundation, will introduce its mission and vision while presenting the foundation's two inaugural projects: photography books by Sølve Sundsbø and Julia Hetta. We are pleased to welcome Greger Ulf Nilson, responsible for book design, and Creative Director Björn Kusoffsky, who will reflect on the creative journey from their passion for photography and art to the making of the books. Together, the discussion will explore the significance of building a new platform dedicated to photographic art.

Date & Time

Venue

Admission

Language

For information on admission fees and how to purchase tickets for TABF, please refer to the official website.
https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/events/10402/

The Sigma BF as a supplementary prize for the TABF Talent Award, and a small dedicated space showcasing the Sigma BF

Sigma will provide a Sigma BF and lens kit as a supplementary prize for both Week 1 and Week 2 of the award organized by TABF. This award honors creators who explore new forms of expression and values through art publishing, and Sigma is proud to support this initiative by contributing its products.

Small space showcasing the Sigma BF
SIGMA AIZU JAPAN | "The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art."

We will showcase the Sigma BF, a mirrorless camera that symbolically embodies the philosophy behind Sigma's craftsmanship. Visitors will be able to experience the values and aesthetic sensibilities that connect Sigma's manufacturing with the world of photographic art.

Date & Time

Venue

Exhibition Support to Takashi Homma: SONGS－
The Most Important Things of Refugees

^{©Takashi Homma}

Sigma is offering exhibition support to the official TABF exhibition Takashi Homma: SONGS－The Most Important Things of Refugees throughout Week1 and Week2.

In this project, Japanese photographer Takashi Homma visited the homes of refugees and internally displaced people living in Bangladesh, Colombia, and Japan. Through ongoing conversations and encounters, he captured the personal belongings that carry memories of home--objects that people held onto even in their displacement--and illuminated the individual stories that numbers alone cannot convey. This work, SONGS The Most Important Things of Refugees, was presented as a co-organized initiative by Setouchi Triennale Executive Committee and UNHCR at Setouchi Triennale 2025.

https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/exhibitions/9855/

About TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR

TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR started in 2009; the first book fair in Japan to specialize in art publications.

Held annually, it gathers independent publishers, gallery presses, bookshops as well as individual artists and groups. The fair has seen constant growth in its scale and content over the years, and the event now gathers participants from Japan and abroad and attracts more than 20,000 visitors every year.

At the fair, visitors can communicate with and buy publications directly from hundreds of publishers and artists who create unique and innovative art publications; they can also enjoy various events including special exhibitions, talks/panel discussions and film screenings.

As the biggest of its kind in Asia, TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR aims to champion and lead art publishing culture in the region, and create the ideal opportunity for visitors to experience the ever evolving, vibrant arena of arts publishing.

tokyoartbookfair.com/en/

About Sigma

MADE IN AIZU, JAPAN,
"The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art."

Sigma is a Japanese manufacturer of lenses and cameras. Founded in 1961, we innovate and push the standards of optical engineering out of a deep respect for the creative ways photographers and filmmakers engage with the world. Made in Aizu, Japan is made possible by Sigma's sole production base, the Aizu factory in Japan. This quality embodies the true essence of Sigma--an integration of local wisdom, craftsmanship, and technology.

Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's FUJIFILM X Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】
・Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver.1.10 for FUJIFILM X Mount

【Benefit of the update】
・Improved an issue where the viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor display may lag when releasing the shutter button or AFON button during still image shooting in AF-C mode.

【How to update】
Please click "FUJIFILM X Mount" for the relevant lens in the firmware download page below, read "BEFORE UPDATING" and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's E-mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】
・Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Ver.02 for Sony E-Mount

【Benefit of the update】
・Improved focus tracking performance during zooming while shooting video.

【How to update】
Please click on 'WINDOWS' or 'MAC OS' in the firmware download page below for your lens in Sony E-mount, read "BEFORE UPDATING" and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release dates for the renewed I series for Sony E-Mount, originally announced on February 24, 2025.

Release date: December 11th, 2025

Release date: January 22th, 2026

Release date: February 19th, 2026

[INFORMATION]

Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_17_4_re/

Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c022_20_2_re/

Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_24_2_re/

Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_24_35_re/

Sigma 35mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c020_35_2_re/

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c019_45_28_re/

Sigma 50mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_50_2_re/

Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c020_65_2_re/

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_90_28_re/

Thank you for using Sigma products.

We are pleased to announce the release of firmware Ver.1.03 for the Sigma BF, which corrects an issue present in firmware version 1.02, the release of which was suspended on November 5, 2025.
This update includes all changes made in Ver.1.02.

【How to update】
Please click on the applicable camera on the camera firmware download page below, read "Before updating" and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=cameras

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Thank you for using Sigma products.

We have confirmed an issue with the Sigma BF firmware Ver.1.02 released on October 23, 2025. When using specific lenses, this firmware fails to acquire lens information correctly. Therefore, we are temporarily suspending the release of firmware Ver.1.02.

We are currently developing a firmware update to resolve this issue and will provide further notice once it is complete. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause until the new firmware is released.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Due to an issue discovered in Sigma BF firmware Ver.1.02, we have suspended its release. For details, please refer to the news article published on November 5, 2025.

Thank you for using Sigma products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for Sigma BF is now available.

【Applicable product and version】
・Sigma BF Ver.1.02

【Benefit of the update】
・Improved operational stability during writing.
・Improved HDR (High Dynamic Range) display quality for JPEG images captured with Sigma BF.^*1
・Improved Auto White Balance (AWB).
・Improved AF performance.
・Fixed other minor issues and improved operational stability.
*1 HDR display requires a PC, video display, or application that supports HDR display.

【How to update】
Please click on the applicable camera on the camera firmware download page below, read "Before updating" and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=cameras

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Thank you for using Sigma products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for Sigma's L-Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】
・Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】
・The operational stability has been improved.

【Applicable product and version】
・Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.3 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】
・We have fixed an issue where autofocus would stop working properly on some cameras.

【How to update】
■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "L-Mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses&mount=l-mount

■For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
Connect the lens to your computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro^*. If the firmware isn't the latest version, the following message will appear: "The latest lens firmware is available." Click "Yes" to update.
*Before updating lens firmware via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-mount, please ensure that you have updated to the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/software/sigma-optimization-pro/

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Thank you for using Sigma products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's RF Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】
・Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art Ver1.0.1 for Canon RF Mount

【Benefit of the update】
・Improved the in-body image stabilization effect when the lens is attached to the camera.

【How to update】
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "Canon RF mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses&mount=canon_rf

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.

Sigma Corporation announces that the release of the AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF, initially scheduled for November 6, 2025, has been rescheduled to December 4, 2025.

Due to orders exceeding our expectations, production cannot fully meet the demand by the original release date. To ensure a stable supply, we have decided to adjust the release schedule accordingly.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers and partners, and we greatly appreciate your understanding and patience.

[Information]

AF CINE LINE 28-45mm T2 FF
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cine-lenses/af-cine/28_45_2/

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that Sigma's full-frame mirrorless camera [Sigma BF] has won the "2025 Good Design Gold Award" and "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award."

The Good Design Gold Award is presented to designs recognized as particularly outstanding among the "Good Design Best 100" selected for 2025.

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award is given to Gold Award winners that are deemed to make a special contribution to Japan's economic development. This year, out of 19 Gold Award recipients, 3 were further honored with the Minister's Award.

This marks the fourth consecutive Gold Award received for Sigma's digital camera products, following the Sigma fp, sd Quattro series, and dp Quattro series.
We will continue our pursuit of the highest image quality and remain dedicated to developing photographic equipment that prioritizes fundamental performance and brings true value to our customers.

Award Overview
Award-winning product: Sigma BF
Product information: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/

Evaluation comments by the Jury:
If the concept of a "digital camera" did not exist today, and only the technology of "taking photographs" were known, the tool created for that purpose might have taken the form of the Sigma BF.
It possesses a freshness reminiscent of the impact felt upon first encountering the iPod or iPhone, and embodies a beauty that arises from pure dedication to its purpose.
The essence of the Sigma brand is clearly embodied here: an idea that places the lens at its core, refining the camera body to the utmost degree and elevating its purity even further. It is a product that rekindles the long-forgotten excitement of encountering truly inspiring product design.

For further information on the award, please visit:
https://www.g-mark.org/en/gallery/winners/28619

Sigma is attending "GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2025"
Period: November 1 (Sat) - November 5 (Wed)
Venue: Various locations within Tokyo Midtown (BEST 100 exhibition: B1F Hall)
Details: Exhibition of all award-winning designs for 2025
* Free admission

About Good Design Award

Good Design Selection System (or G Mark System), was founded in 1957 by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (the current Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), and has been engaged in this work for about 60 years. Submissions come from a wide range of fields, and roughly 1,200 designs are recognized every year. Over 59 years, around 43,000 designs have been recognized by the awards. Recipients of a GOOD DESIGN AWARD are granted use of the G Mark symbol, which has been an emblem of good design for over half a century.
https://www.g-mark.org/en

The '15 Fotografiska Years' exhibition at Fotografiska Stockholm (2025)

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is proud to sponsor the exhibition 15 Fotografiska Years, to be held at Fotografiska, the museum of photography in Stockholm, Sweden, from October 18, 2025 through February 8, 2026.

During the exhibition period, Sigma will host a series of talk events featuring four internationally acclaimed photographers: Sølve Sundsbø and Julia Hetta, both of whom have collaborated on the Sigma Foundation photobook project, as well as Stephen Gill and Anders Petersen.

In addition, Fotografiska's museum shop will offer two Sigma Foundation publications for sale--"HANATABA" by Sølve Sundsbø and "SONGEN" by Julia Hetta. Inside the museum, Sigma will also present a special product showcase highlighting the Sigma BF and the I series lenses.

15 Fotografiska Years

The anniversary year at Fotografiska Stockholm is now being crowned with the group exhibition 15 Fotografiska Years, which opens on October 18, 2025. Since its opening in 2010, Fotografiska has presented 279 exhibitions, and this anniversary exhibition revisits nearly half of them. A total of 120 audience favorites--ranging from the biggest international names to our Swedish master photographers--will be brought together in one of the largest group shows in Fotografiska's history. Many of the exhibiting photographers will be present at Fotografiska during the opening weekend, offering inspiring talks and unique signings.

"This exhibition celebrates the power of photography as the most accessible and influential art form," says Pauline Benthede, Global Exhibition Manager and Artistic Director at Fotografiska.

Official page: 15 Fotografiska Years
https://stockholm.fotografiska.com/en/exhibitions/15-fotografiska-years

Sigma Artist Talk

Schedule
October 24, 2025 (Friday): Sølve Sundsbø
December 6, 2025 (Saturday): Julia Hetta
January 17, 2026 (Saturday): Stephen Gill
February 1, 2026 (Sunday): Anders Petersen

Further information about the talk events will be released in due course on Fotografiska's official page.
https://stockholm.fotografiska.com/en/whats-on

Venue

Fotografiska Stockholm
Stadsgårdshamnen 22, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden
https://stockholm.fotografiska.com/en/visit

About Fotografiska

Fotografiska is the contemporary museum of photography, art and culture and one of the world's leading museums dedicated to photographic art. Established in Stockholm in 2010 with the mission to inspire new perspectives and spark meaningful conversations through photography and contemporary art. Fotografiska is currently located in Stockholm, Berlin, Tallinn and Shanghai.
stockholm.fotografiska.com

About Sigma

MADE IN AIZU, JAPAN,
"The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art."

Sigma is a Japanese manufacturer of lenses and cameras. Founded in 1961, we innovate and push the standards of optical engineering out of a deep respect for the creative ways photographers and filmmakers engage with the world. Made in Aizu, Japan is made possible by Sigma's sole production base, the Aizu factory in Japan. This quality embodies the true essence of Sigma--an integration of local wisdom, craftsmanship, and technology.

Supporting photographic and visual arts festivals and events is a core tenet of our corporate mission and therefore we are very happy about our sponsorship of the Fotografiska anniversary exhibition in Stockholm, says Kazuto Yamaki, CEO Sigma Corporation.
www.sigma-global.com

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is proud to sponsor the T3 Photo Festival Tokyo 2025, held in the Yaesu-Kyobashi area near Tokyo Station from October 4 to 27, 2025.
In addition, Sigma will participate with its own booth in the related T3 Photo Asia art fair, held at the same venue from October 11 to 13 (with October 10 for a press/VIP preview), where we will present the first photobook publication produced by the Sigma Foundation.

Sigma Foundation to present photobook by Sølve Sundsbø

At T3 Photo Asia, Sigma will unveil Hanataba, the new photobook by Sølve Sundsbø, for the very first time. The book is produced as a collaboration between the Sigma Foundation and Sølve Sundsbø.
From October 11 to 13, 2025 (with October 10 for a press/VIP preview), visitors to T3 Photo Asia will be able to preview advance copies of the book at Sigma's booth on the fifth floor of the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Conference building.

About Sigma and the Sigma Foundation

Sigma is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses and cameras.
With our headquarters, Aizu factory―manufacturing base, and entire supply chain based in Japan, Sigma produces innovative, high-quality equipment that expands the possibilities of photography.
Our approach to craftsmanship and quality is driven by our deep respect for the arts. Following our philosophy of "The Art of engineering, Engineering for Art," we strive to provide artists and creatives of all kinds with powerful tools that help them realize their visions.

Adding to our ongoing support of photography culture, for example in the form of festival sponsorships and our growing collection of photobooks, on July 18, 2025, we have established the Sigma Foundation as a dedicated way to promote and support photography in its many forms.

For its inaugural project, Sigma Foundation has collaborated with world-renowned artists Sølve Sundsbø and Julia Hetta to produce two photobooks featuring their work. Both Hanataba by Sølve Sundsbø and Songen by Julia Hetta will be published later this year.

About T3

T3 is a comprehensive photography project comprised of a festival, fair, and development program. T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO offers artists an opportunity to present and produce their work in an international forum on the urban stage of Tokyo. T3 PHOTO ASIA is a newly launched market in Asia for art photography, while T3 NEW TALENT is a program nurturing new talent that crosses over the environments of a festival and fair. Through these, we aim to expand the activities of artists and artworkers, and create opportunities to pass culture on to the next generation. (From the T3 official website)

▶ T3's official website: https://t3photo.tokyo/

▶ Venue information: https://www.yaesu.tokyo-midtown.com/en/conference

Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's E-mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art Ver.03 for Sony E-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・Improved focus tracking performance during zooming.

【How to update】

Please click on 'For Windows' or 'For Mac' in the firmware download page below for your lens in Sony E-mount, read "Before updating" and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

*After the update is complete, be sure to remove the battery pack from the camera and reinsert it.

For further information, please contact  us at https://sigma-adria.com/contact/ or  info@sigma-adria.com

We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release dates for the AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF as part of Sigma's Cine Lens series.

・Advanced optical design and outstanding rendering performance
・Professional-grade mechanical design and operability
・AF system with excellent tracking capability and near-silent operation

Launch: December 4th, 2025
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
Supplied accessories: Front Cap LCF-82 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Lens Support Foot SF-91

* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.

#Sigma #Sigma2845mmT2FF #SigmaAFCineLine #SigmaCineLens

As the First AF-Compatible Cine Lens Series,
Sigma AF Cine Line Brings Innovation to the Film Production Scene.

Building on the optical system of Sigma's Art lenses, the AF Cine Line offers exceptional rendering performance, along with high-precision autofocus with excellent tracking capability, combined with the ergonomics required for professional cinema production.
This allows it to handle multiple shooting styles and on-set environments that were previously challenging with traditional still lenses or cine lenses.

The AF Cine Line, which embodies Sigma's latest technology, expands the possibilities of visual expression and brings new possibilities to future film production.

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary.

・The world's first 20-200mm for unleashing creative freedom
・Compact and lightweight design that delivers exceptional mobility
・High-speed autofocus and versatile features for effortless shooting

Launch: September 25th, 2025
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH756-02, Front Cap LCF-72 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch

* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.

#Sigma #Sigma20200mmContemporary #SigmaContemporary #SigmaContemporaryZoom #SigmaDG #MadeInAizu

An all-rounder that empowers limitless creativity.
The world's first^*1 10x zoom starting at an ultra-wide 20mm.

The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary is the world's first high-power zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that achieves both 20mm at the wide end and a 10x zoom ratio.

This versatile zoom lens covers everything from ultra-wide 20mm to telephoto 200mm, allowing photographers to capture subjects ranging from sweeping landscapes to fast-paced sports without being constrained by distance. Its flexibility makes it ideal for a wide variety of scenes, including close-ups with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2. With its broad expressive capabilities, the lens truly shines in travel photography and everyday snapshots.

The lens delivers a consistently comfortable shooting experience, with its thoroughly compact and lightweight design, as well as fast, accurate autofocus powered by a linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator). The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary is the ultimate all-in-one zoom lens, offering all photographers unprecedented freedom and creativity.

*1 As of September 2025, by Sigma.

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 18 elements in 14 groups (1 FLD, 3 SLD, 4 aspherical elements)
Angle of View: 94.5-12.3°
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F22-40
Minimum Focusing Distance: 16.5cm / 6.5in. at f=28mm
25cm(W) - 65cm(T) / 9.9in.(W) - 25.6in.(T)
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:2 at f=28-85mm
Filter Size: φ72mm
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ77.2mm x 115.5mm / φ3.0in. x 4.5in.
Weight: 550g / 19.4oz.

* The figures are for L-Mount

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG | Art.

・Large bokeh for powerful visual expression
・Precision optics for exquisite portrait detail
・Fast, accurate autofocus to capture fleeting expressions
・A wealth of functions for professional use and excellent build quality

Launch: September 25th, 2025
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH1126-01, Front Cap LCF-105 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch, Tripod Socket TS-181, Protective Cover PT-61, Shoulder Strap

* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.

#Sigma #Sigma135mmF14Art #SigmaArt #SigmaArtPrime #SigmaDG #MadeInAizu

Revolutionizing portraits with the world's first^*1 AF 135mm F1.4.

The Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG | Art is the world's first 135mm autofocus lens to achieve a maximum aperture of F1.4, delivering exceptional expressive capabilities for portrait photography.

Its unrivaled large bokeh and stunning resolution that renders every detail create an extraordinary sense of depth and dimensionality.

The natural perspective and moderate shooting distance unique to 135mm, combined with the rich bokeh of the bright F1.4 aperture, make the subject stand out and render on an entirely different level compared to conventional 135mm F1.8 lenses.

Built on extensive expertise gained from developing numerous F1.4 prime lenses, this new 135mm lens from Sigma sets a new standard in portrait photography.

*1 As of September 2025, by Sigma.

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 17 elements in 13 groups (4 FLD, 2 aspherical elements)
Angle of View: 18.2°
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 13 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F16
Minimum Focusing Distance: 110cm / 43.4in.
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:6.9
Filter Size: φ105mm
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ111.7mm x 135.5mm / φ4.4in. x 5.3in.
Weight: 1,430g / 50.4oz.

* The figures are for L-Mount

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art.

・Unrivaled descriptive power, with clear rendering from F1.2, and large, beautiful bokeh
・Significantly reduced size and weight
・Designed and engineered for professional use

Launch: September 25th, 2025
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH782-04, Front Cap LCF-72 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch

* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.

#Sigma #Sigma35mmF12IIArt #SigmaArt #SigmaArtPrime #SigmaDG #MadeInAizu

Great made better: the exceptional resolving power and beautiful bokeh of Sigma's world-leading 35mm F1.2 in a smaller, lighter body

In 2019, Sigma released the 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art, the world's first 35mm mirrorless camera lens with an F1.2 aperture. Six years later, Sigma is proud to introduce its successor, the 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art.

Designed and engineered with Sigma's latest technology, the 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art offers not only improved optical performance, but also greatly enhanced portability thanks to a significant size reduction of approximately 30%. With its improved design, the lens delivers unparalleled rendering power, high-resolution clarity and large, beautiful bokeh in a more portable form. Focus breathing is also effectively minimized, ensuring outstanding results not only in still photography, but also when shooting video.

The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art is an exceptional, uncompromising lens that achieves the perfect balance of optical performance, brightness, compact size, light weight and ease of use.

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 17 elements in 13 groups (1 SLD, 4 aspherical elements)
Angle of View: 63.4°
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 11 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F16
Minimum Focusing Distance: 28cm / 11.1in.
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:5.3
Filter Size: φ72mm
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ81.0mm x 111.4mm / φ3.2in. x 4.4in.
Weight: 755g / 26.6oz.

* The figures are for L-Mount

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) announces changes to the sales method for the SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, due to the significant delays in delivery times. This is to continue meeting diverse customer needs and ensure stable product supply. Additionally, we will be changing the product name, refreshing the exterior design and packaging, and adjusting the price accordingly.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause and kindly ask for your understanding as we strive to continue providing high-quality products and services.

Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
Supplied accessories: Cover Lens Cap LC1014-02, Rear Cap LCR III, Tripod Socket TS-141, Protective Cover PT-42, Guide Plate GP-11, Shoulder Strap, Pouch

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.</sup>

#Sigma #Sigma14mmF14Art #SigmaArt #SigmaArtPrime #SigmaDG #MadeInAizu

Changes in sales method

Currently, we have no stock of this product except for what is currently available in stores. As a result, we are experiencing significant delays in shipping newly ordered products, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.
Going forward, we will transition to a made-to-order system as follows.

• Previously: Regular sales
• Going forward: Made-to-order sales (orders will be accepted for a limited time and shipped at a later, scheduled date)

Schedule

• Order acceptance period (2025): September 4 to October 31
• Shipment of the product: from March 2026

We will provide further details regarding the order acceptance period and schedule for next year and beyond at a later date.

Changes of product name, exterior, and packaging

Starting with products shipped from next year, the name will be changed as follows.

• Previously: SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
• Going forward: Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG | Art

This change is in line with our new visual identity (VI) announced in February 2025, and we will also refresh the engravings on the exterior of our products and accessories, as well as packaging.
Please note that there will be no changes to the optical quality. We will continue to deliver the same imaging performance as before with a new look.

Price adjustment

In light of recent external factors such as rising raw material costs and manufacturing and logistics costs, we have decided to revise our price.

Product code

Lens: Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG | Art
　・L-Mount (0085126 943035)
　・Sony E-mount (0085126 943028)

Accessories(Supplied) :
　・Cover Lens Cap LC1014-02 (0085126 943042)
　・Rear Cap LCR III
　　　L-Mount (0085126 941628)
　　　Sony E-mount (0085126 941635)
　・Tripod Socket TS-141 (0085126 940997)
　・Protective Cover PT-42 (0085126 943059)

Accessories(Optional) :
　・USB Dock UD-11 (0085126 878696)

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is participating in the professional imaging equipment exhibition IBC 2025 (venue:Amsterdam RAI / Hall 12 - 12.F55) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which opens from 12 to 15 September.

This year, at the Sigma booth, visitors can experience two new product lines: the Sigma Aizu Prime Line, the world's first* high-end cine lens line compatible with large formats that achieves a maximum aperture of T1.3 at all focal lengths, and the AF Cine Line, Sigma's first AF-compatible cine lens series that will bring innovation to video production. Sigma Cine Lenses embody the technology and quality of "All Made in Aizu, Japan," supporting many creative endeavors with their high performance and reliability. We look forward to seeing you at our booth, where we will be showcasing our entire product lineup.

[NEW PRODUCTS]

The world's first* large format cine lens line to achieve T1.3 aperture at all focal lengths―Sigma Aizu Prime Line

Sigma's high-end lens line, "Aizu Prime Line," boasts reliability and quality of "Made in Aizu", produced entirely at the company's sole manufacturing base, the Aizu Factory. Combining modern sharpness with an organic, natural softness, this lineup of 12 lenses (18mm to 125mm) delivers rich texture and three-dimensional feel to your images. Visitors are able to try out the eight of these lenses ― 25mm, 27mm, 32mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, and 75mm― as they have just become available in August.
* As of June 2025, by Sigma

For product information on the Aizu Prime Line, please visit here.

[NEW PRODUCTS]

Bringing innovation to the video production industry.
Sigma's first AF-compatible cine lens series―the AF Cine Line

The AF Cine Line is an innovative AF-compatible cine lens series that brings together Sigma's latest technologies, greatly expands the possibilities of visual expression and offers new options to future video production.
The Sigma 28-45mm T2 FF and Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF inherit the optical system of the Sigma's Art line, boasting high-precision autofocusing with excellent tracking, and offer a high level of functionality required in cinema settings. These innovative lenses are suited to shooting styles and on-location environments that were difficult to achieve with conventional still and cine lenses, and visitors can try them out before their release.

For product information on the AF Cine Line, please visit here.

[All products on display & test shoot]

Test space to experience the charm of SIGMA CINE LENS and a full product lineup on display

Consisting of the FF High Speed Prime Line, High Speed Zoom Line, FF Zoom Line, and FF Classic Prime Line, all Sigma Cine Lenses will be on display, in addition to the still lenses from Sigma's Art line, which are also excellent for video production. All products will be available for free testing in a dedicated space, and Sigma's global expert team will be on hand to answer any questions.

[Sigma Lounge]

Please utilize the space to discuss, share, and interact with others.

Lounge space at the Sigma booth will be a place that serves as a mutual home base, where visitors can share information about products and production, as well as exchange ideas for anything from business to shooting.

[A cocktail party]

A party will be held at the Sigma booth again this year, starting at around 4:30 pm on Friday, 12 September, the first day of the exhibition. For more details, please ask Sigma staff members at the booth on the day.

[Exhibition Information]

IBC2025 official page (English):https://show.ibc.org/

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports.

・The world's first 200mm F2 full-frame mirrorless lens with outstanding optical performance
・High-speed autofocus and optical stabilization that maximize optical performance
・Exceptional build quality and durability of Sigma's Sports line

Launch: September 4th, 2025
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH1139-01, Front Cap LCF-105 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch, Tripod Socket TS-171, Shoulder Strap

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.</sup>

#Sigma #Sigma200mmF2Sports #SigmaSports #SigmaSportsPrime #SigmaDG #MadeInAizu

The 200mm with the brightest F-number and outstanding optical performance―delivering stunning image quality that makes your subject stand out.

The Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports is the world's first^*1 200mm F2 telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The large bokeh, compression effect, and exquisite depictions delivered by outstanding optical performance unlock the creator's expressive power and enable unique photographic and video expression. The lens is the ultimate choice for portrait photography, and is also ideal for shooting indoor sports with low-light and fast-moving subjects. The linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) provides accurate, high-speed AF, and the 6.5-stop^*2 image stabilization supports comfortable shooting. Additionally, its dust- and splash-resistant structure, along with the robust design and advanced functionality of Sigma's Sports line, makes it highly reliable in any shooting environment.

^{*1. As an interchangeable lens exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras, as of August 2025 by Sigma.
*2. Based on CIPA guidelines. (Measured at a focal length of 200mm with a 35mm full-frame camera)}

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 19 elements in 14 groups (2 FLD, 2 SLD)
Angle of View: 12.3°
Number of Diaphragm Blades : 11 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture : F22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 170cm / 67.0in.
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:7.6
Filter Size: φ105mm
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ118.9mm x 201mm / φ4.7in. x 7.9in.
Weight: 1,820g / 64.2oz.

^{* The figures are for L-Mount}

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary.

・Powerful visual expression enabled by superior optical performance combining an ultra-wide angle and F1.4 aperture
・Designed for comfortable shooting of both stills and video
・A comprehensive lineup of F1.4 prime lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras

Launch: September 4th, 2025
Available mounts: Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Canon RF Mount
Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH652-01, Front Cap LCF-62 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.</sup>

#Sigma #Sigma12mmF14Contemporary #SigmaContemporary #SigmaContemporaryPrime #SigmaDC #MadeInAizu

Effortless shooting for both stills and video.
This ultra-wide F1.4 lens brings creativity and color to everyday moments ―with superb image quality and mobility.

The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens that achieves the widest angle of view of 12mm among all F1.4 lenses for APS-C cameras available in the market today.^*1 Featuring the latest optical design, the lens delivers high resolution, capturing vast starry skies and landscapes with exquisite detail from its wide-open aperture. While maintaining uncompromising performance, the compact and lightweight design maximizes the mobility of APS-C cameras, enabling agile shooting. This large-aperture ultra-wide-angle lens seamlessly combines high performance and portability, bringing new perspectives to a wide range of scenes, whether stills and video, including outdoor landscapes, travel, and street photography.

^{*1. As an AF-compatible interchangeable lens for APS-C cameras. (As of August 2025, by Sigma.）}

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups (2 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)
Angle of View: 99.6°
Number of Diaphragm Blades : 9 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture : F16
Minimum Focusing Distance: 17.2cm / 6.8in.
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:8.4
Filter Size: φ62mm
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ68.0mm x 69.4mm / φ2.7in. x 2.7in.
Weight: 225g / 7.9oz.

^{* The figures are for Sony E-mount}

The Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce that the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports has won EISA ULTRA-TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS 2025-2026.

Sigma 300–600mm F4 DG OS | Sports
Name of Award: EISA ULTRA-TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS 2025-2026

Citation
The Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports lens is designed for sports, action, and wildlife photography. It stands out for its brightness of F4, superior to most competitors that stop at F5.6-6.3, and for its soft bokeh, thanks to the 13 aperture blades. Composed of 28 elements in 21 groups, it includes FLD, SLD, and high refractive index lenses for effective correction of chromatic aberration and excellent sharpness at all focal lengths. An HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor manages internal focusing, and the barrel is designed to reduce heat absorption and prevent dust ingress. The function ring offers two modes: Focus Preset and Power Focus functions. It's an excellent option for wildlife and action photographers.

For more information:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/s025_300_600_4/

About EISA
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association is the community of 54 technology magazines, websites and social media commentators from 27 countries, specializing in hi-fi, home theater, photo and video, in-car and mobile electronics. Every year the EISA jury of experts rewards the best products in each class with a coveted EISA Award.
https://www.eisa.eu/

Thank you for using Sigma products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for Sigma's L-Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.4 for L-Mount
・Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art Ver1.3 for L-Mount
・Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO | Art Ver1.3 for L-Mount
・Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art Ver1.2 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The operational stability has been improved.

【How to update】

■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "L-Mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

■For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
Connect the lens to your computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If the firmware isn't the latest version, the following message will appear: "The latest lens firmware is available." Click "Yes" to update.
*Before updating lens firmware via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-mount, please ensure that you have updated to the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/software/sigma-optimization-pro/

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release dates for the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art for Canon RF Mount and the renewed Sigma I series (6 models) for L-Mount.
Sony E-mount versions, initially scheduled for release in May and onwards, are now planned to launch sequentially within 2025. We apologize for the delay and will notify you again as soon as the date is confirmed.

▼Release date:August 7th, 2025

■ Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art for Canon RF Mount
■ Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount(Black / Silver)
■ Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount(Black / Silver)
■ Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount(Black / Silver)

▼Release date:September 4th, 2025

■ Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount(Black / Silver)
■ Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount(Black / Silver)
■ Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount(Black / Silver)

[Information]

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a025_17_40_18/

Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_17_4_re/

Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c022_20_2_re/

Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_24_2_re/

Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_24_35_re/

Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c020_65_2_re/

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_90_28_re/

[Contact]

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

For the fifth consecutive year, Sigma is making its mark on the city of Arles during the opening week of the Les Rencontres d'Arles, this year showcasing the unique perspective of Marc-Henri Ngandu on the sidelines of Fashion Week.

Beyond the meticulously staged scenes and the splendor often associated with them, Fashion Week is also a theater of fascinating chaos and agitation, where the accidental becomes the subject. Photographer Marc-Henri Ngandu moves away from the usual, static, and predictable compositions to capture, as closely as possible, the essence of these intense, colorful, and striking moments.

Equipped with his Sigma fp, he embraces the unexpected. Taking his gaze from official iconography, he plays with focus shifts and the off-camera space to capture what usually goes unnoticed. What is meant to draw the eye dissorlves into blur, while marginal figures enter the frame and gain unexpected prominence, revealing a different photographic substance.

Through a subtle play on subject hierarchy, he composes a parallel reality where the background can take center stage. Here, a hastily captured gesture takes on a painterly dimension; there, a silhouette on the edge of the frame becomes the main subject. Each image becomes an exercise in reassembling reality, an attempt to give form to a choreography that we sense but cannot always grasp. This series of images engages the viewer's gaze and invites reflection on the mechanisms of visibility: Who decides what is meant to be seen?

With this new exhibition in Arles, Sigma reaffirms its commitment to new photographic approaches: supporting emerging perspectives, enabling artists to express themselves freely, and offering a space for contemporary photography to thrive.

Exhibition Details
Location: 21 Rue du Pont, Arles
Dates: July 7-13, 2025
Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00 PM, in the presence of the photographer and the Sigma team.

Websites & Contacts
www.marc-henringandu.com
www.sigma-photo.fr
festivaloffarles.com/en-home
@marc_henri_ngandu @sigmafrance
#Sigma #Arles #festivaloffarles

Thank you for using Sigma products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for BF is now available.

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma BF Ver.1.01

【Benefit of the update】

・The specification has been changed so that file numbers are not reset when "Initialize Internal Storage" is performed.
・An issue that prevented shooting with some third-party L-mount interchangeable lenses has been fixed.
・Other minor bugs have been fixed and operational stability has been improved.

【How to update】

Please click on the applicable camera on the camera firmware download page below, read "Before updating" and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=cameras

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Thank you for using Sigma products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for Sigma's L-Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Ver1.1 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The exposure stability has been improved.

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver1.3 for L-Mount
・Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver1.3 for L-Mount
・Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Ver1.3 for L-Mount
・Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Ver1.5 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The operational stability has been improved.

【How to update】

■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "L-Mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

■For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
Connect the lens to your computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If the firmware isn't the latest version, the following message will appear: "The latest lens firmware is available." Click "Yes" to update.
*Before updating lens firmware via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-mount, please ensure that you have updated to the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/software/sigma-optimization-pro/

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

KIKUJI KAWADA: Endless Map - Invisible
Curated by Sayaka Takahashi (PGI)
Co-produced by: SIGMA × KYOTOGRAPHIE

SIGMA and KYOTOGRAPHIE (Kyoto International Photography Festival) are honored to be part of the Associated Program at Les Rencontres d'Arles 2025, following our successful participation in 2024. This year, we are proud to present KIKUJI KAWADA: Endless Map - Invisible under the curatorial direction of Sayaka Takahashi (PGI) at VAGUE, Arles.
This exhibition builds upon KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024, bringing together key works by Kikuji Kawada from his iconic series -- The Map, The Last Cosmology, Los Caprichos and Voltex. It offers international audiences a rare and immersive encounter with one of Japan's most influential photographic voices.

At SIGMA, we believe in elevating engineering to an art form-and in devoting that engineering to the service of creative expression. Guided by the philosophy "The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art.", we have long supported and initiated cultural and artistic endeavors that advance photography and the visual arts.
Our enduring partnership with KYOTOGRAPHIE lies at the heart of this commitment. It is a true pleasure to once again participate as co-producers in the Arles Associé program of Les Rencontres d'Arles.
This summer, we are honored to present KIKUJI KAWADA: Endless Map - Invisible, a project that deepens our collaboration with KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024 while celebrating the visionary legacy of Kikuji Kawada. We warmly invite audiences from around the world to experience this singular and evocative exhibition.

About the Exhibition

Endless Map - Invisible is the first major exhibition in France of Japanese photographer Kikuji Kawada, co-founder of the VIVO collective and a key figure in post-war Japanese photography. Curated by Sayaka Takahashi of PGI, a gallery in Tokyo representing the artist, this exhibition expands upon the presentation first shown at the 2024 edition of the KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival. In this year marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Endless Map - Invisible brings together, for the first time, photographs from four of Kawada's most iconic series. It traces six decades of Japanese post-war history through the photographer's uncompromising gaze, where layers of time and memory intertwine to form a theater of the world. Through the four series featured in Endless Map - Invisible, Kikuji Kawada offers a deeply poetic and committed vision.

The Map (1959 - 1965) and Endless Map (2021) : The Map, a fully formed book-object later revisited in Endless Map, is a powerful visual response to the trauma of Japan's defeat. It marked a real turning point in photographic storytelling, breaking away from traditional documentary photography of the time.

The Last Cosmology (1995): Conceived as a poetic meditation on Japan's transition from the Shōwa era to the end of the millennium, this series reveals Kawada's fascination with the cosmos and explores the sky as a stage for fate and disaster.

Los Caprichos (1972 - present): Inspired by Francisco Goya's eponymous work, this series has been recently revisited by Kawada. It offers a sharp look at the country's period of economic growth.

Vortex (2022) : Continuing his dive into abstraction and vertigo, Vortex expresses a form of inner collapse and cosmic exploration. Kawada further develops an aesthetic of the fragment, disturbance, and trace, making photography an instrument of thought in the face of the world's instability.

Kikuji Kawada : A Life in Books
At the conclusion of the exhibition, visitors can discover a selection of Kawada's publications, including several first editions, accompanied by a filmed interview with the photographer.

Kikuji Kawada

Kikuji Kawada (born 1933 in Ibaraki, Japan) is a major figure in postwar Japanese photography. After graduating Kawada joined the publishing company Shinchosha as a photographer. He co-founded the legendary VIVO collective in 1959 alongside Akira Satō, Akira Tanno, Shōmei Tōmatsu, Ikko Narahara, and Eikoh Hosoe.
Kawada belongs to a generation that profoundly renewed Japanese photographic language during a time of both socio-political and aesthetic upheaval. His book Chizu (The Map), published in 1965, is considered one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of photography. This visual meditation on Japan's defeat and the nuclear catastrophe, rich in political metaphors and narrative experimentation, disrupted the conventions of the photobook.
Kawada describes his work as capturing "the demons lurking in the era, fixed as shadows of astonishment," adding that "memory itself could then become the mirror of the artist's style." At 92, he continues to renew his vision and revisit his work, maintaining a continuous connection with his audience by regularly sharing his photographic reflections on Instagram (@kawada_kikuji).

Exhibition Details

KIKUJI KAWADA: Endless Map - Invisible
Curated by Sayaka Takahashi (PGI)
Co-produced by: SIGMA × KYOTOGRAPHIE
Exhibition Dates: July 7 - October 3, 2025
*The festival runs until Sunday, October 5.
*This exhibition is part of the "Arles Associé" sequence of the Rencontres d'Arles

Co-produced by:
KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival
www.kyotographie.jp/en/

Venue: VAGUE, Arles *14 Rue de Grille, Arles
tystudio.fr/vague/about/

Curation: PGI
https://www.pgi.ac/en/about-us/

Exhibitor Showcase

SIGMA AIZU JAPAN | "The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art."

At the venue, SIGMA presents a simple but symbolic display centered on the concept that drives its craft.Featuring the latest mirrorless camera, the SIGMA BF, the installation highlights the spirit of craftsmanship cultivated at its sole production site in Aizu, Japan, and reflects its enduring philosophy : a deep commitment to the art of photography. This same commitment forms the foundation of SIGMA's collaboration with KYOTOGRAPHIE and the photographic works of Kikuji Kawada. Through this exhibition, visitors are invited to discover the shared values that connect its manufacturing ethos with the expressive power of photographic art. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/

KYOTOGRAPHIE :A Kyoto Story | A Twelve-Year Cycle

To mark the twelve years anniversary of KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival, a newly released publication celebrating the history of the festival will be available at the exhibition venue VAGUE during the solo presentation of Kikuji Kawada's Endless Map - Invisible. KYOTOGRAPHIE: A Kyoto Story | A Twelve-Year Cycle is a bilingual publication that captures the essence of a festival that's growth has been shaped by its shared making and relationship with community, collaboration, and distinct sensitivity to place.

About Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles 2025

Founded in 1970 by photographer Lucien Clergue, Les Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles (Les Rencontres d'Arles) is the world's oldest and largest photography festival, celebrating its 56th edition this year. Known for inspiring KYOTOGRAPHIE, the festival features complex exhibitions using historical landmarks from the Roman era. It attracts photographers, curators, journalists, and fans from around the globe, serving as a major hub for discovering talents and fostering cross-disciplinary exchanges. "Arles Associé" is a sequence of the Rencontres d'Arles.

About KYOTOGRAPHIE (International Photography Festival)

KYOTOGRAPHIE is an international photography festival based in Kyoto--a city that garners global attention as a centre of culture and the arts in Japan. Each spring the festival unfolds as an immersive celebration of photography. More than just an exhibition, KYOTOGRAPHIE offers unique experiences where traditional and contemporary expressions intersect. As a platform for encountering diverse worldviews, it fosters new forms of dialogue, and invites audiences to discover new perspectives on the city.

Unconstrained by conventional boundaries, KYOTOGRAPHIE is known for an innovative approach to scenography and thoughtful installations. The experiences crafted by the festival reshape conventional formats, connecting audiences with new ways of perceiving both the work and the spaces around them. It is a multifaceted experience that could have only emerged in Kyoto.

At the heart of KYOTOGRAPHIE lies the Main Programme. Each year, the festival's co-directors, Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi, establish a distinctive theme, around which the programme is curated and artists are invited. Various venues across Kyoto city are transformed into special exhibition spaces through close collaboration between the KYOTOGRAPHIE team, participating artists, venue partners, and scenographers.

About SIGMA

MADE IN AIZU, JAPAN

SIGMA is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses and cameras.
Since SIGMA's founding in 1961, we have continued to innovate and push the standards of optical engineering out of a deep respect for the creative ways photographers and filmmakers engage with the world. The exceptional quality of "Made in Aizu, Japan" is made possible by SIGMA's sole production base, the Aizu factory, and our supply chain concentrated in the Tohoku region. This quality embodies the true essence of SIGMA--an integration of local wisdom, craftsmanship, and technology.

"The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art."

As a camera and lens manufacturer, we have always been deeply motivated by the art of photography. We are inspired by the passion of photographers and filmmakers everywhere and hope that our relentless pursuit of quality and innovation will help artists realize their visions. Supporting the photographic and visual arts is a core tenet of our corporate mission. In addition to our ongoing sponsorships and partnerships with numerous festivals and cultural events, as well as maintaining, growing, and exhibiting our library of photobooks, we will continue to expand and deepen our support of the arts through new endeavors like this exhibition.

For more information

Sigma official site:
www.sigma-global.com

KYOTOGRAPHIE official website:
www.kyotographie.jp/

Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles official website:
www.rencontres-arles.com/en

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

For more information about the exhibition, please download and refer to the PDF here.

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art.

・Standard zoom lens with a large aperture and rendering capability comparable to a prime lens
・Highly portable and versatile for any situation
・Functions to support video production

Launch:
　L-Mount, Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount / July 10th, 2025
　Canon RF Mount / August 2025
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Canon RF Mount
Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH728-02, Front Cap LCF-67 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.</sup>

#Sigma #Sigma1740mmArt #SigmaArt #SigmaArtZoom #SigmaDC #MadeInAizu

With an F1.8 large aperture and exceptional image quality comparable to a prime lens across the entire zoom range

This zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras pushes the boundaries of still and video expression

The Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art builds upon the groundbreaking innovations of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art, which earned high acclaim as the world's first F1.8 zoom lens in the photography and video industry. Thirteen years after its debut, this next-generation lens achieves not only superior optical performance but also a wider focal length of 17-40mm while reducing its weight by over 30%. This dramatically enhances the versatility of a large aperture standard zoom lens.
In addition to the fast and quiet autofocus driven by the HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), the lens incorporates an inner zoom mechanism and minimal focus breathing, ensuring outstanding performance for both still photography and video production. Sigma, the pioneer that stunned the world with the first-ever F1.8 zoom lens, has once again revolutionized the history of large aperture zoom lenses with groundbreaking advancements.

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 17 elements in 11 groups (4 SLD, 4 aspherical elements)
Angle of View: 79.7-39.1°
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 11 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F16
Minimum Focusing Distance: 28cm / 11.1in.
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:4.8 at f=40mm
Filter Size: φ67mm
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ72.9mm x 115.9mm / φ2.9in. x 4.6in.
Weight: 535g / 18.9oz.

^{* The figures are for L-Mount}

[Information]

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a025_17_40_18/

[Contact]

For press inquiries please contact Sigma's Market Communication Design department:
pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
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The Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the development of the Sigma 28-45mm T2 FF and the Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF from the new line up, the AF Cine Line, as part of Sigma's Cine Lens series.

Launch:
Sigma 28-45mm T2 FF / November 2025
Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF / Spring 2026
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

<sup>* The appearance and specifications of the product are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.</sup>

#Sigma #Sigma2845mmT2FF #Sigma28105mmT3FF #SigmaAFCineLine #SigmaCineLens

As the first AF-compatible Cine Lens series from Sigma, the Sigma AF Cine Line brings innovation to the film production scene.

Building on the optical system of Sigma's Art lenses, the AF Cine Line offers exceptional rendering performance, along with high-precision autofocus with excellent tracking capability, combined with the ergonomics required for professional cinema production.

This allows it to handle multiple shooting styles and on-set environments that were previously challenging with traditional still lenses or cine lenses.

The AF Cine Line, which embodies Sigma's latest technology, expands the possibilities of visual expression and brings new possibilities to future film production.

Advanced optical design and outstanding rendering performance

The optical systems of the Sigma 28-45mm T2 FF and Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF incorporate the designs of the highly acclaimed still lenses: the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art and the Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art. Combining the experience gained through years of lens design, the latest development technology, and the advanced manufacturing techniques of Sigma's sole production base, the Aizu factory, these lenses deliver exceptional resolution and beautiful bokeh regardless of focal length or focus position, along with a sharp, clean look with minimal flare and ghosting.

Professional-grade mechanical design and operability

Inheriting the rendering performance and reliability of Sigma's Art lenses, the AF Cine Line integrates cinema-style mechanics and operability, optimized for professional cinema production. It features a limited-rotation focus ring, industry-standard 0.8M pitch gears, and a clickless aperture ring to meet industry demands.

AF system with excellent tracking capability and near-silent operation

Equipped with a linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), the Sigma AF Cine Line captures intense movements in action scenes, rapid focus shifts in gimbal or handheld shooting, and unpredictable moments in documentaries without missing a split second, providing reliable support for filmmakers in various shooting situations.

[KEY SPECIFICATIONS]

[Common Specifications]
・Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
・Front Filter: M 82 x 0.75 mm

[Accessories (Supplied)]

Front Cap: LCF-82 IV
Rear Cap LCR III: L-Mount, Sony E-mount
Lens Support Foot: SF-91

[Accessories (Optional)]

USB Dock UD-11: L-Mount
Clamp-on Ring COR-21: Dedicated 28-45mm T2 FF
WR Ceramic Protector 82mm
WR Protector 82mm
Protector 82mm
WR UV Filter 82mm
WR Circular PL Filter 82mm

[Information]

Sigma Corporation
https://www.sigma-global.com/

[Contact]

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the "Aizu Prime Line," a new series of interchangeable lenses for cinema production under the "Sigma Cine Lens" brand.

Launch: August 2025
Supplied accessories:Cover Cine Lens Cap LCC-95 II, Rear Cap LCR III, Lens Support Foot SF-61
Available mounts: PL Mount, Sony E-mount

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.</sup>

#Sigma #SigmaCinelens #SigmaAizuPrime

Brilliant at T1.3: Forging new expressions.
Here begins a new benchmark for filmmaking.

Introducing the Aizu Prime Line―the world's first^* lineup of large-format cinema lenses to achieve an aperture value of T1.3 across all focal lengths.

The lineup combines modern sharpness with an organic and naturally soft look, bringing rich texture and depth to visuals.

Boasting unparalleled brightness, refined expression, and reliable performance, the Aizu Prime Line embodies the proven technology and quality of "Made in Aizu, Japan" establishing the new standard.

The lineup of 12 lenses features a consistent T1.3 aperture across the full range from 18mm to 125mm. The initial release includes 8 lenses with focal lengths from 25mm to 75mm, covering core cinematic production needs.

^{*As of June 2025, by Sigma.}

[KEY FEATURES]

・A consistent T1.3 across all focal lengths
・Optical design for the demands of cinema
・Huge perspective range coverage
・Completely consistent look
・φ46.3mm image circle
・High-impact close-up expression
・A compact design that unleashes creativity
・Precise operation and durability
・Compatible with the Cooke /i + ZEISS eXtended Data

[Information]

Sigma Aizu Prime Line
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cine-lenses/?categories=aizu-prime

[Contact]

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

Thank you for using Sigma products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for Sigma's L-Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary Ver1.4 for L-Mount
・Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports Ver1.3 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The operational stability has been improved.

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Ver1.1 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The operational stability has been improved.
・Improved focus tracking performance during zooming.

【How to update】

■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "L-Mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

■For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
Connect the lens to your computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If the firmware isn't the latest version, the following message will appear: "The latest lens firmware is available." Click "Yes" to update.
*Before updating lens firmware via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-mount, please ensure that you have updated to the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/software/sigma-optimization-pro/

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release dates for the following models, which were announced on February 24, 2025.

Release date: May 15th, 2025

■ Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports for L-Mount and Sony E-mount
■ Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary for FUJIFILM X Mount and Canon RF Mount

[PRODUCT INFORMATION]

Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/s025_300_600_4/

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c025_16_300_35_67/

[INFORMATION]

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below: pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

The Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce that Sigma BF, Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports, and Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary have won TIPA World Awards 2025.

Sigma BF
Name of Award: BEST PREMIUM CAMERA

Citation: While many of today's camera offerings sport multiple buttons and dials needed to access extensive and often complicated menus, the Sigma BF stands apart in a way that makes it radically simple. It begins with the design, a unibody construction carved from an aluminum ingot, a highly attractive look that will surely turn heads. The simplicity is reinforced by the camera controls--three buttons, one dial, the shutter release and the power button--which enable easy operation of the shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, EV compensation and color mode. Notably, it does not have a memory card slot, and internally stores up to 230GB of data, exportable via a USB-C port.

For more information:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/

Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports
Name of Award: BEST PROFESSIONAL TELEPHOTO LENS

Citation: This high-performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for wildlife, sports, and action photography, offering both versatility and excellent image quality. Its High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) delivers fast, quiet autofocus, crucial for quick changing action, while its optical design delivers the unparalleled performance of a prime lens. Built with robust, dust- and splash-resistant structure, it can withstand harsh environments, while its 5.5 stops* of optical stabilization at 600mm helps minimize shake under any sort of tough shooting conditions. It also sports a function ring that can be set for a Focus Preset or Power Focus, the latter ideal for video by providing smooth focus shifts at a constant speed.
* Based on CIPA guidelines.

For more information:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/s025_300_600_4/

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary
Name of Award: BEST APS-C TRAVEL LENS

Citation: Perfect for APS-C format cameras, this powerful 18.8x zoom lens delivers an impressive equivalent range of 24-450mm in 35mm format*1--covering everything from sweeping wide-angle shots to super-telephoto close-ups. With a minimum focusing distance of just 6.7inches (17cm) at the wide end and 41.4inches (105cm) at the telephoto end, it's a true all-in-one companion for versatile shooting. Capture sharp, steady images thanks to 6 stops*2 of optical stabilization at the wide end, while the advanced High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) ensures smooth, precise autofocus across the entire zoom range. Despite its incredible reach, this lens remains ultra-portable, weighing just 21.7oz. (615g) and packing down to a compact 4.8inches (121.4mm) in length*3--perfect for photographers who need big performance in a lightweight, travel-friendly design.
*1 Approximately 25.6-480mm for the Canon RF Mount version.
*2 Based on CIPA guidelines.
*3 The figures are for the L-Mount version.

For more information:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c025_16_300_35_67/

【About TIPA】
Currently, around 30 publications from Europe and other parts of the world are members of the TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) organization and chief editors and technical editors of these publications constitute this organization. Since 1991, TIPA has presented many awards in several sectors, including imaging. In 2018, TIPA changed the name of the award to the TIPA World Awards to reflect the current composition of its membership, its publications, as well as the global influence of the TIPA awards itself.
https://www.tipa.com/

【Contact】

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

【Information】
Sigma Corporation｜
https://www.sigma-global.com/

#Sigma #SigmaBF #Sigma300600mmF4Sports #SigmaSports #SigmaSportsZoom #SigmaDG #Sigma16300mmContemporary #SigmaContemporary #SigmaContemporaryZoom #SigmaDC

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is advancing its commitment to sustainability by switching from a conventional petroleum-based resin to a biomass-derived alternative for the production of its proprietary material, Thermally Stable Composite (TSC). This shift significantly reduces the environmental impact of Sigma's manufacturing processes.

Effective immediately, the transition to a biomass-derived polycarbonate resin applies to all products incorporating TSC, including the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art. These products will begin shipping in the first half of the Japanese fiscal year 2025. As a result of this change, approximately 40% of all plastic components produced at Sigma's sole manufacturing facility in Aizu, Japan, will utilize this sustainable material.

TSC is Sigma's proprietary composite material and is designed to combine high strength with outstanding thermal stability. Its excellent compatibility with metal components helps ensure high-precision engineering, superb optical performance, enhanced durability, and significant weight reduction.

By adopting a biomass-derived polycarbonate resin, Sigma is able to maintain the exceptional performance characteristics of TSC while taking meaningful steps to significantly lower its greenhouse gas emissions and reduce its overall environmental footprint.

This change reflects Sigma's wider commitment to sustainability, with ongoing investments in environmentally responsible facilities, equipment, and technologies.

For further details on Sigma's environmental initiatives, visit:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/sustainability/

For more information

Sigma official site:
https://www.sigma-global.com/

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's L-Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art Ver1.4 for L-Mount
・Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art Ver1.1 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The operational stability has been improved.

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Ver1.4 for L-Mount
・Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.2 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・Fixed a rare issue where the image around the edges of the video would shake during video recording.

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports Ver1.3 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・Fixed an issue where the setting for the focus limiter's boundary distance would not be reflected even if it was set using SIGMA Optimization Pro.

【How to update】

■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "L-Mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

■For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
Connect the lens to your computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If the firmware isn't the latest version, the following message will appear: "The latest lens firmware is available." Click "Yes" to update.
*Before updating lens firmware via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-mount, please ensure that you have updated to the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/software/sigma-optimization-pro/

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Thank you for using Sigma products.

"Sigma Photo Pro 6.9.0", the latest build of the RAW development program for Sigma cameras, is now available for download.

This update offers improved usability and performance for both PC and Macintosh users. This download is recommended for current owners of the Sigma BF, Sigma fp series, sd Quattro series, dp Quattro series, SD series and DP series cameras.

【SIGMA Photo Pro 6.9.0 for Windows】

・Enabled editing and development of still image RAW data (DNG files) captured with the Sigma BF.
・Added "Rich," "Calm," and "709 Look" options to the color mode. ※1
・Enabled identification of HDR GainMap compatibility for JPG files. ※2

※1 "Rich," "Calm," and "709 Look" are available only for DNG files captured with the Sigma BF.
※2 HDR GainMap compatibility identification is available only for JPG files captured with the Sigma BF.

【SIGMA Photo Pro 6.9.0 for Macintosh】

・Added support for macOS Sequoia.
・Enabled editing and development of still image RAW data (DNG files) captured with the Sigma BF.
・Added "Rich," "Calm," and "709 Look" options to the color mode. ※1 ・Enabled identification of HDR GainMap compatibility for JPG files. ※2

※1 "Rich," "Calm," and "709 Look" are available only for DNG files captured with the Sigma BF.
※2 HDR GainMap compatibility identification is available only for JPG files captured with the Sigma BF.

【SIGMA Photo Pro Download Page】

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/software/sigma-photo-pro/

【Contact】

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

KIKUJI KAWADA: The Map / Visions of the Invisible at VAGUE (Arles)
Curated by Sayaka Takahashi (PGI)
Co-produced by: SIGMA × KYOTOGRAPHIE

SIGMA and KYOTOGRAPHIE are honored to be part of the Associated Program at Les Rencontres d'Arles 2025, following our successful participation in 2024. This year, we are proud to present KIKUJI KAWADA: The Map / Visions of the Invisible under the curatorial direction of Sayaka Takahashi (PGI) at VAGUE, Arles.
This exhibition builds upon KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024, bringing together key works by Kikuji Kawada from his iconic series -- The Map, The Last Cosmology, and Los Caprichos. It offers international audiences a rare and immersive encounter with one of Japan's most influential photographic voices.

About the Exhibition

In 1965, twenty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Kikuji Kawada released a photobook The Map -- a haunting, symbolic reflection on Japan's post-war memory that marked a turning point in photographic storytelling and defined Kawada's singular voice. The current exhibition builds on the 2024 KYOTOGRAPHIE presentation that brought together three of Kawada's most significant series: The Map, which explores the nation's fractured identity through metaphor; The Last Cosmology, a poetic meditation on Japan's transition from the Showa period to the end of the millennium; and Los Caprichos, conceived during the country's economic rise and recently reexamined by the artist. Together, these works offer a rare view of a six-decade journey through Kawada's uncompromising lens -- an artistic and historical arc adapted here with scenography tailored to Arles.

Curated by Sayaka Takahashi (PGI, Tokyo)

About the Artist: KIKUJI KAWADA

Born in Ibaraki, Japan in 1933, Kikuji Kawada is a pioneer of post-war Japanese photography. In 1955, he joined Shinchosha and later became a freelance photographer, co-founding the influential VIVO collective in 1959 alongside Akira Sato, Akira Tanno, Shomei Tomatsu, Ikko Narahara, and Eikoh Hosoe. His 1965 photobook The Map is considered a landmark in photographic history, loaded with post-war political metaphor and experimental storytelling.

Kawada describes his work as "an expression of a specific scene in time and my relationship to it, framed accordingly, and the style born from the exchange." Today, he continues to create thought-provoking imagery and shares his photographic musings through digital platforms.

Exhibition Details

KIKUJI KAWADA: The Map / Visions of the Invisible at VAGUE (Arles)
Curated by Sayaka Takahashi (PGI)
Co-produced by: SIGMA × KYOTOGRAPHIE
Exhibition Dates: July 7 - September 5, 2025　*The festival runs until Friday, October 3.
*This exhibition is part of the "Arles Associé" sequence of the Rencontres d'Arles

Co-produced by:
KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival
www.kyotographie.jp/en/

Venue: VAGUE, Arles
tystudio.fr/vague/about/

Curation: PGI
https://www.pgi.ac/en/about-us/

About Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles 2025

Founded in 1970 by photographer Lucien Clergue, Les Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles (Les Rencontres d'Arles) is the world's oldest and largest photography festival, celebrating its 56th edition this year. Known for inspiring KYOTOGRAPHIE, the festival features complex exhibitions using historical landmarks from the Roman era. It attracts photographers, curators, journalists, and fans from around the globe, serving as a major hub for discovering talents and fostering cross-disciplinary exchanges.

About KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival

KYOTOGRAPHIE is an international photography festival based in Kyoto--a city that garners global attention as a centre of culture and the arts in Japan. Each spring the festival unfolds as an immersive celebration of photography. More than just an exhibition, KYOTOGRAPHIE offers unique experiences where traditional and contemporary expressions intersect. As a platform for encountering diverse worldviews, it fosters new forms of dialogue, and invites audiences to discover new perspectives on the city.

Unconstrained by conventional boundaries, KYOTOGRAPHIE is known for an innovative approach to scenography and thoughtful installations. The experiences crafted by the festival reshape conventional formats, connecting audiences with new ways of perceiving both the work and the spaces around them. It is a multifaceted experience that could have only emerged in Kyoto.

KYOTOGRAPHIE is about bringing people together, creating moments where difference is celebrated, and genres are encouraged to converge. As a space for the unexpected to emerge, the festival embraces possibilities : building, dismantling, reimagining, and reconnecting--always evolving.

At the heart of KYOTOGRAPHIE lies the Main Programme. Each year, the festival's co-directors, Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi, establish a distinctive theme, around which the programme is curated and artists are invited. Various venues across Kyoto city are transformed into special exhibition spaces through close collaboration between the KYOTOGRAPHIE team, participating artists, venue partners, and scenographers.

About SIGMA

MADE IN AIZU, JAPAN

SIGMA is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses and cameras.
Since SIGMA's founding in 1961, we have continued to innovate and push the standards of optical engineering out of a deep respect for the creative ways photographers and filmmakers engage with the world. The exceptional quality of "Made in Aizu, Japan" is made possible by SIGMA's sole production base, the Aizu factory, and our supply chain concentrated in the Tohoku region. This quality embodies the true essence of SIGMA--an integration of local wisdom, craftsmanship, and technology.

"The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art."

As a camera and lens manufacturer, we have always been deeply motivated by the art of photography. We are inspired by the passion of photographers and filmmakers everywhere and hope that our relentless pursuit of quality and innovation will help artists realize their visions. Supporting the photographic and visual arts is a core tenet of our corporate mission. In addition to our ongoing sponsorships and partnerships with numerous festivals and cultural events, as well as maintaining, growing, and exhibiting our library of photobooks, we will continue to expand and deepen our support of the arts through new endeavors like this exhibition.

For more information

Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles official website:
www.rencontres-arles.com/en

KYOTOGRAPHIE official website:
www.kyotographie.jp/

Sigma official site:
www.sigma-global.com

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

Thank you for using Sigma products.

Sigma Corporation has recently become aware that a limited number of Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art for Sony E-mount lenses may come with a different guide plate than the original.

In the unlikely event that a different guide plate is included in the package with your lens, we will promptly send you the correct one. Please follow the steps below to contact your nearest authorized Sigma subsidiary / distributor in order to receive the correct guide plate.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We kindly ask for your continued support of our company and products in the future.

[APPLICABLE PRODUCT]

Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art for Sony E-mount

[CONFIRMED DETAILS]

The GP-21 guide plate may be included in the package instead of the correct guide plate (GP-11).

[HOW TO IDENTIFY THE INCLUDED GUIDE PLATE]

■ INCORRECT

■ CORRECT

Please use the images above as a reference to identify whether the included guide plate is correct or not.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Sigma subsidiary / distributor. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's L-Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE | Art Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.2 for L-Mount
・Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.3 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The exposure stability has been improved.

【Applicable product and version】

・Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.4 for L-Mount
・Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.6 for L-Mount
・Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.2 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The operational stability has been improved.

【How to update】

■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "L-Mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/?category=lenses

■For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
Connect the lens to your computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If the firmware isn't the latest version, the following message will appear: "The latest lens firmware is available." Click "Yes" to update.
^{*Before updating lens firmware via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-mount, please ensure that you have updated to the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro}

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/software/sigma-optimization-pro/

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

On February 24, 2025, Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) will adopt a new visual identity for its products and brand.

Since Sigma's founding in 1961, we have continued to innovate and push the standards of optical engineering out of a deep respect for the creative ways photographers and filmmakers engage with the world. With our new visual identity, we refocus on the essence of our manufacturing philosophy and communicate our desire to provide outstanding products and services to our customers.

The way cameras and photography relate to our lives is constantly changing, as the industry undergoes constant evolution and occasional revolutionary leaps. At the same time, the fundamental desire at the heart of photography - to capture and share moments - remains unchanged. Our new visual identity reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting this pursuit through exceptional craftsmanship and creativity.

Wordmark & Symbol

The most striking changes concern Sigma's wordmark and symbol.
The new symbol is a contemporary update of the symbol that has been in use since Sigma's founding. Based on the Greek letter Σ, it reflects the name of our company and symbolizes the guiding idea behind our manufacturing philosophy: every single product is the sum of the technology, experience, passion and expertise of everyone involved in its creation.

Our new visual identity will be gradually introduced across Sigma's products, website, social media and product packaging.

SIGMA AIZU JAPAN

Sigma's production is entirely based in Japan, with every lens, camera and other product manufactured at Sigma's factory in Aizu and our supply chain concentrated in the Tohoku region. Our commitment to keeping everything local has resulted in the unique levels of craftsmanship, know-how and technology that define our products today.
In our future brand communication, we will place more emphasis on the origin of our exceptional quality: Made in Aizu, Japan.

Art Projects and Deeper Commitment to the Arts

As a camera and lens manufacturer, we have always been deeply motivated by the art of photography. We are inspired by the passion of photographers and filmmakers everywhere and hope that our relentless pursuit of quality and innovation will help artists realize their visions.

Supporting the photographic and visual arts is a core tenet of our corporate mission. In addition to our ongoing sponsorships and partnerships with numerous festivals and cultural events, as well as maintaining, growing, and exhibiting our library of photobooks, we will continue to expand and deepen our support of the arts through several new endeavors.

With the launch of our new visual identity, we are introducing Art Projects, a new initiative in which we will collaborate with artists to produce and share their work. The first artists to work with us are Solve Sundsbo and Julia Hetta.

For more details and further updates on the Art Projects, please visit
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/art-projects/

[Contact]

For press inquiries please contact Sigma's Market Communication Design department:
pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

[Information]

Sigma Corporation
https://www.sigma-global.com/

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma BF.

Sigma BF
Launch: April 2025
Supplied accessories: Li-ion Battery Pack BP-81, Metal Body Cap
Body colors: Silver, Black

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.</sup>

#SigmaBF #Sigma

A radically simple camera that evokes the essence of photography
A full-frame mirrorless camera offering an unprecedented intuitive shooting experience

Staying close to the photographer, the Sigma BF captures the beauty that lies hidden in everyday life, and becomes the catalyst to be aware of that beauty.
The BF focuses on the joy of photography that a camera as a tool can provide. By simplifying and stripping away all excess elements, this full-frame mirrorless camera redefines the process of taking a photograph as a natural act.
The unique user interface, which provides a new sense of connection between the photographer and the camera in a true seamless unibody, is more intuitive than ever with its pressure-sensitive haptic buttons and dial. The high definition expression of the approximately 24-megapixel full-frame sensor and the reliable dual autofocus system bring your vision to life.

[Key features]

Simple, clear, and completely new user interface

The user interface has a completely new information structure compared to conventional digital cameras, with the main shooting-related settings stored on the live view screen, secondary settings in the optional menu, and management functions and detailed settings in the system menu. Users can easily operate the shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, EV compensation and color mode, along with other important shooting-related elements at the touch of a finger. Combined with the auto setting, the functions of the general shooting mode dial are also covered.

Clear live view and status monitor

The default live view screen displays only the minimum necessary information and can be changed to display no information at all. Since the currently active setting is displayed on the status monitor, the users can concentrate solely on composition and the subject on the live view screen.

Minimal controls and haptics

All controls are integrated into just three buttons, one dial, the shutter release, and the power button. The BF is the first mirrorless camera* to incorporate haptics into its Dial, Center button, Option button, and Playback button, resulting in minimal physical wear. The buttons are always accurate and comfortable to press.

^{* As of February 2025, by Sigma.}

Unibody structure

The BF is the first camera in history* to feature a true unibody, which boasts unprecedented rigidity. Each camera is carved from a single, solid block of aluminum ingot over the course of seven hours. The reliable, comfortable weight of its seamless all-metal body harmonizes perfectly with any attached lens.

^{* As of February 2025, by Sigma.}

Internal storage

The BF features 230 GB of internal memory, capable of storing more than 14,000 JPEG files, 4,300 uncompressed RAW images or 2.5 hours of video at the highest-quality setting, with the USB-C port offering fast charging and data-transfer speeds.

Various color modes

Thirteen different color modes are available to open up new avenues of creativity. The modes range from unique options like Teal and Orange, Powder Blue, and Warm Gold to creative yet versatile options such as Rich and Calm.

Evolved autofocus

A hybrid autofocus system combining image phase detection and contrast detection utilizes state-of-the-art algorithms to capture subjects accurately and reliably. In addition to people, dogs and cats can be detected in the subject detection mode.

Video shooting (6K, L-Log)

The BF supports high-resolution 6K and L-Log recording, enabling video production that takes advantage of the wide dynamic range of a full-frame sensor.

Equipped with L-Mount

The L-Mount lens mount allows the camera to be used with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses for mirrorless cameras from Sigma as well as other L-Mount Alliance partners.

[Information]

Sigma BF Product Information
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/

[Contact]

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of renewed models for the Sigma I series, the interchangeable lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Launch:
L-Mount: April 2025 and onwards
Sony E-mount: May 2025 and onwards
Applicable products: All I series lenses (9 lenses)
Available mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.</sup>

#Sigma #SigmaIseries #SigmaContemporary #SigmaDG #SigmaLMount #SigmaEmount #Sigma17mmF4Contemporary #Sigma20mmF2Contemporary #Sigma24mmF2Contemporary #Sigma24mmF35Contemporary #Sigma35mmF2Contemporary #Sigma45mmF28Contemporary #Sigma50mmF2Contemporary #Sigma65mmF2Contemporary #Sigma90mmF28Contemporary

Silver is added to color variations for L-Mount lenses

In addition to the existing black models, a brand new silver models are added to the lineup for all nine I series L-Mount lenses. The new lineup enables photographers and filmmakers to enjoy the unique color of the I series, which is made from machined metal.
The silver and black colors of the Sigma BF camera, also announced at this time, have the same finish to match, creating a unified shooting system by combining a lens from the I series with the Sigma BF.
^{* Sony E-mount compatible models will continue to be available in black only.}

Black exterior is updated for both L-Mount and Sony E-mount lenses

The laser engraving on the body and product line badge are newly updated for all nine black models in the Sigma I series for both L-Mount and Sony E-mount lenses.

Product name is changed

The product name, as well as the product code are changed due to the renewal. For details, please refer to the information in the [Lineup] section.
(Then) SIGMA 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
(Now) Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary now supports the Magnetic Metal Lens Cap

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary now supports the Magnetic Metal Lens Cap, making all nine I series lenses to become fully compatible with the dedicated lens cap.

^{* Due to the specification change, the weight of the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary has increased by 5 g for both the L-Mount and Sony E-mount respectively, compared to their previous models.}

Optical performance is maintained to a highest standard

There are no changes to the optical design or product edition number. Photographers and filmmakers can continue to enjoy the same level of high rendering performance as before.

[Information]

Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_17_4_re/

Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c022_20_2_re/

Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_24_2_re/

Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_24_35_re/

Sigma 35mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c020_35_2_re/

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c019_45_28_re/

Sigma 50mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_50_2_re/

Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c020_65_2_re/

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_90_28_re/

[Contact]

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below: pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports.

・Ultra-telephoto zoom lens with the optical performance and brightness of a prime lens
・High-speed autofocus and powerful optical stabilization to never miss a decisive moment
・Exceptional quality, functionality and features of the flagship of the Sigma's Sports line

Launch: April 2025
Supplied accessories: Case LS-598SEL, Lens Hood LH1615-01, Tripod Socket TS-171, Cover Lens Cap LC-598E, Rear Cap LCR III, Shoulder Strap, Drop In Filter Holder RFH-21
Available mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.</sup>

#Sigma #Sigma300600mmSports #SigmaSports #SigmaSportsZoom #SigmaDG

Superior optical performance and agility for professionals:
The innovative Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports combines the power of a prime lens with the freedom to zoom

The Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports is a revolutionary large-aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens that delivers all the convenience and versatility of a zoom lens with the superior optical performance of an ultra-telephoto prime lens. With the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports, photographers can move freely between focal lengths of 300mm and 600mm without changing lenses. The fast and precise AF performance of its High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) and 5.5 stops of optical stabilization at 600mm make the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports a powerful choice for the challenges of sports, action and wildlife photography, where situations change quickly and the opportunity for the perfect photo lasts only a few moments. Featuring a magnesium alloy body, thermal insulation paint and a number of additional features such as the newly added function ring, the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports has been designed to support professionals achieve their best shots.

^{* Based on CIPA guidelines. (Measured at a focal length of 600mm with a 35mm full-frame camera)}

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 28 elements in 21 groups (6 FLD, 1 SLD)
Angle of View: 8.2-4.1°
Number of Diaphragm Blades : 13 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture : F22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 280cm(W) - 450cm(T) / 110.3in.(W) - 177.2in.(T)
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:6 at f=470mm
Filter Size: φ40.5mm (Rear)
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ167.0mm x 467.9mm / φ6.6in. x 18.4in.
Weight: 3,985g / 140.6oz.

* The figures below are for the L-Mount version.

[Information]

Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/s025_300_600_4/

[Contact]

For press inquiries please contact Sigma's Market Communication Design department:
pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary.

・Wide-angle, super-telephoto and close-up photography all in one lens
・High-speed autofocus and image stabilization for effortless shooting with reliable results
・Uncompromising optical quality that redefines the standard for super-zoom performance

Launch:
　L-Mount, Sony E-mount / April 2025
　FUJIFILM X Mount, Canon RF Mount / May 2025
Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH706-03, Front Cap LCF-67 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch
Available mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Canon RF Mount

<sup>* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.</sup>

#Sigma #Sigma16300mmContemporary #SigmaContemporary #SigmaContemporaryZoom #SigmaDC

Sigma presents the world's first*1 mirrorless lens with an approximate zoom ratio of 18.8x. Powerful yet portable, the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary delivers outstanding results in any situation.

The all-new Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary features an 18.8x zoom ratio, the world's largest*1 for an APS-C format mirrorless lens. Covering the entire range from wide-angle to super-telephoto, this extremely versatile lens brings the full range of photographic subjects within reach, from landscapes and portraits to wildlife and sports photography.
With a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary captures detailed close-ups with ease. Its HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor provides exceptionally fast, smooth and accurate autofocus - ideal for fast-moving subjects such as birds and aircraft. The lens offers 6 stops of image stabilization at the wide end and 4.5 stops*2 at the telephoto end, helping photographers achieve blur-free results even at longer focal lengths and in low light.
This ultra versatile all-in-one zoom is the perfect tool for creative photographers who want to work in a wide range of photographic genres.

^{*1 As an AF compatible interchangeable lens exclusively for mirrorless, as of February, 2025 by Sigma.
*2 Based on CIPA guidelines. (Measured at a focal length of 16mm and 300mm using an APS-C camera)}

[Key specifications]

Lens construction: 20 elements in 14 groups (1 FLD, 4 SLD, 4 aspherical elements)
Angle of View: 83.2-5.4°
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (Rounded Diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F22-45
Minimum Focusing Distance: 17cm(W) - 105cm(T) / 6.7in.(W) - 41.4in.(T)
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:2 at f=70mm
Filter Size: φ67mm
Maximum Diameter x Length: φ73.8mm x 121.4mm / φ2.9in. x 4.8in.
Weight: 615g / 21.7oz.

* The figures below are for the L-Mount version.

[Information]

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c025_16_300_35_67/

[Contact]

For press inquiries please contact Sigma's Market Communication Design department:
pr@sigma-photo.co.jp

For further information, please contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station listed at the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

Thank you very much for your continued support.

We would like to inform you that we have released a PC application (Mac version) that allows you to change the internal program of the SIGMA fp camera, which, as we informed you on December 11, 2024, consumes more battery power than expected even when the power is off when a lens is attached.

Please enter your SIGMA fp serial number on this page to determine whether or not your camera is affected by the problem. If you have a SIGMA fp with the applicable serial number, please follow the instructions on this page to download the PC application and update the camera's internal program. Please note that it is not necessary to change the camera's internal program for SIGMA fp cameras with serial numbers other than the applicable serial number, or for SIGMA fp L cameras.

We kindly ask for your continued support of our company and products in the future.

[Treatment on this issue]

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/

Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's E-mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art Ver.02 for Sony E-mount
・SIGMA 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art Ver.02 for Sony E-mount

【Benefit of the update】

・When AF mode is set to AF-C (continuous AF), the camera's ability to track the subject while zooming has been improved.

【How to update】

Please click on 'For Windows' or 'For Mac' in the firmware download page below for your lens in Sony E-mount, read "Before updating" and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/lenses/?mount=sony-e

*After the update is complete, be sure to remove the battery pack from the camera and reinsert it.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA's L-Mount is now available.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】

・SIGMA 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art Ver1.1 for L-Mount
・SIGMA 50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Ver1.1 for L-Mount

【Benefit of the update】

・The exposure stability has been improved.

【How to update】

■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click "L-Mount", read "Before updating" prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/lenses/?mount=l-mount

■For those who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
Connect the lens to your computer via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately), then open SIGMA Optimization Pro*. If the firmware isn't the latest version, the following message will appear: "The latest lens firmware is available." Click "Yes" to update.

^{*Before updating lens firmware via the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-mount, please ensure that you have updated to the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro.}

【SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page】

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/software/sigma-optimization-pro/

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
We appreciate your continued support for our company and products.

SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary、SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary for Canon RF Mount.

For more detailed product information, please see the link below.

< Launch : January 23th, 2025 >

■SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Supplied accessories: LENS HOOD LH716-01, FRONT CAP LCF-67 III, REAR CAP LCR II
Mount: Canon RF Mount
Product Page：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/

■SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Supplied accessories: LENS HOOD LH554-01, FRONT CAP LCF-52 III, REAR CAP LCR II
Mount: Canon RF Mount
Product Page：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_23_14/

* This product has been developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.
#SIGMA #SIGMAContemporary #SIGMADCDN #SIGMARFMount
#SIGMA16mmF14Contemporary #SIGMA23mmF14Contemporary

【Specifications】

Values are for Canon RF Mount
■SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Construction: 16 elements in 13 groups | Angle of View 79.9° | Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9(Rounded diaphragm) | Minimum Aperture: F16 | Minimum Focusing Distance: 25cm / 9.8in. | Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:9.9 | Filter size: φ67mm | Dimensions (Diameter x Length): φ72.2mm × 90.3mm / φ2.8in. × 3.6in.

■SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups (3 SLD and 2 aspherical elements) | Angle of View : 63.4° | Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm) | Minimum Aperture: F16 | Minimum Focusing Distance: 25cm / 9.8in. | Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:7.3 | Filter size: φ52mm | Dimensions (Diameter x Length): φ69.0mm × 76.9mm / φ2.7in. × 3.0in. | Weight: 345g / 12.2oz.

【Information】

SIGMA GLOBAL VISION：
https://www.sigma-global.com/

SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary product information：
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/

SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary product information：
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_23_14/

SIGMA Canon RF Mount special page：
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/contents/sigma_rfmount_lenses/