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Sigma

Cameras and lenses designed in Japan, with unusually concentrated Aizu manufacturing.

Designed inKanagawa, Japan
Made inAizu, Fukushima, Japan for Sigma products
Known forSigma BF
01 / Story

Japanese design, global production.

Sigma is a rare case where Japanese design and manufacturing are closely linked. The family-owned company says its cameras, lenses and accessories are produced at its Aizu factory.

  1. Sigma is founded

    Michihiro Yamaki starts the independent optical company.

  2. The Aizu factory opens

    Design and manufacturing become closely linked in Fukushima.

  3. One Japanese production base

    Cameras, lenses and accessories continue to be made at Aizu.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Sigma.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work
  • Sigma BF
  • 35mm F1.2 DG II Art
  • 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Sources & further reading1 official source

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

04 / Compare

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Take the origin note with you.

Sigma’s claim is unusually broad, but supplied electronics and materials still form an international component chain.

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