Kazuto Yamaki CEO from Sigma talked to Focus Numerique (translation by SigmaRumors).
Well first of all Sigma confirmed again they are not developing an interchangeable mirrorless camera yet. Pity, would love to see a Sigma Foveon system camera.
On the lens front they will keep making APS-C or MFT lenses for mirrorless system but they have no plan to make lenses for the Sony Full Frame E-mount cameras.
Overall Sigma confirms that their main focus is still creating optics for the DSLR market. But I am pretty sure the day will come they will make more of those nice ART lenses for mirrorles systems including the superb 50mm ART.
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I read a article where the CEO said it was a dream of his fathers to produce a camera. I’m not sure he is very interested in producing cameras.
I don’t blame him.
I just really wish they’d start producing X mount lenses! Fuji is doing well filling out their map, but there will be numerous gaps for a long time – especially fast longer telephotos.
It´s a wise decision not to make CSC camera, because nobody would buy it. Their Foveon sensor is unique, but it´s a niche product, not suited for everyday shooting (it´s like Caterham Super Seven among cars: very fast and fun to drive, but only in good weather and on a track, not for everyday use and on normal roads). It would be a bad selling niche product just like the Sigmas DP are. Sigma should better concentrate on lenses that everyone wants and which are selling like hot cakes (their fantastic Art lenses).
if sigma join mft with its foveon sensor, would be interesting