Discover our visit to the one and only Sigma photographic equipment manufacturing plant, located in Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.
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During the opening week of the Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles, lens and camera manufacturer Sigma was present with a double photography exhibition by artists Alexis Berar and Robin Jafflin. In a quiet alleyway, the exhibition space also gave us the opportunity to meet again with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corp, who was on a European tour of retailers.
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During our visit to Japan to cover CP+ 2024, we had the opportunity to discover a Nikon factory essential to lens production: Nikon Hikari Glass. Located in Yuzawa, in the Akita prefecture (about 500 km from Tokyo), this factory is where optical glass comes to life through the melting process.
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The Nikkor Z 35 mm f/1.2 S is an ultra‑bright wide‑angle lens designed to excel in the most demanding lighting conditions, whether for photography or video.
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Zeiss, the renowned German optics manufacturer, has announced its return to the camera lens market after a six-year hiatus. The company teased this comeback on its Instagram account, hinting at the release of a new Otus lens.
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OM System is taking advantage of CP+ 2025 to unveil a new roadmap, including a future 40-150 mm telephoto lens.
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Designed for full-format and APS-C hybrids, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB, AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air , AF 50 mm f/2 Air and 85 mm f/1.4 confirm the manufacturer's lofty ambitions.
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Designed in partnership with Schneider-Kreuznach, the Samyang AF 14-24 mm f/2.8 FE boasts a compact size and a constant f/2.8 aperture.
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Mr. Kazuto Yamaki announced the development of the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art lens, which is scheduled for release this year.
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CIPA took advantage of CP+ 2025 to unveil its annual report. Overall, shipments were up 10% on last year. The market is also being driven upwards by strong demand from China.
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The L-Mount alliance, founded in 2018 by Sigma, Leica and Panasonic, welcomes a new member: Sirui.
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Viltrox markets two exceptional cinema zooms: 30-300 mm T4 and 42-420 mm T5.6 Luna. Their x10 zoom, weight and price make them unique lenses.
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SongRaw, a new Chinese manufacturer, enters the autofocus lens race for full-format hybrids with an ambitious AF 50 mm f/1.2 "Moonlit".
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The Sony FE 50-150 mm f/2 GM stands above all other fast zooms, combining a versatile focal range with an exceptionally bright constant f/2 aperture. Read our full review.
