A SIGMA Factory Tour - cinema5D Exclusive 

This video does a huge boost to the Sigma company not only of its advanced factory facilities but the warm human touch.

Man I love your factory tour videos, keep up the good work. The Owner was such a humble person. I wish to visit Japan one day.

Almost brought tears to my eyes. The passion that this company has since day one lets me know that as a filmmaker I need to thank and pray for these visionaries (Founder, the employees, engineers, etc) every time I pick up my camera, lenses and all other gear, and film and wrap my shoot. To also dedicate my results to those soles. Its a spiritual journey!

Wow. Way less automated than I expected. Great video.

Sweet vid. I Love Sigma lenses! I'm grateful for all the work that goes into producing these sharp lenses for my use!

As hobbiest photographer, I have a sigma lens and I just love it. The build quality and all. Now as a Lean engineer, wow loved the factory the process, the visual color (the blue part) the managing style and the warmth.... I dont doubt that this company will keep growing!

I have always been a person who marched to a different drummer, and I have always had the feeling that the Sigma FAMILY also did. I have been a photographer for almost fifty years, but for about fifteen years I was an optics maker. It was a definite thrill watching this tour of the Sigma plant as I was able to watch the employees doing many of the operations that I was involved in--from generating the curves on the glass blanks to the pitch polishing of the lenses. From what I have heard, optical fabrication is far more automated than it was when I was doing it--taking the art out of lens making. Sigma hasn't succumbed to total automation-- and the results show it. When I first held a Sigma lens in my hands, I could tell that it was mad by people who really cared--the smooth focus and zoom felt so good. Thank you everyone in the Sigma family!!!

Love seeing how much pride they have in what they are doing. Totally changes your perspective of the company.

I can't describe the such pride and gladness I'm feeling after watching this. Can't imagine this kind of company in many other parts of the world but in Japan. Long live for all of them, CEO and staff!

That's what I call a right CEO. Unlike those modern one's who are in company 3-5 years, all they care about money and don't care they screw customers, own employes etc. Kudos to this men. I would like to work under man like this immediately. Thank you fornthr video.

Didn't have a sigma lens before, but I will bet getting one in the future. Just knowing the dedication to quality makes an Art lens a no-brainer.

Excellent glimpse into their factory and nice insights from Mr. Yamaki-san. I have several Sigma lenses that I have had for years and I'm extremely happy with the value and performance the lenses have provided me. Thank you Sigma.

Thank you so much Johnnie and Eva for the sneak peek into Sigmas production facility. Loved it!

cinema5D please keep doing those factory tour videos. THEY INSPIRE! It gives us, customers, an opportunity to see how the industry works and let's us face those people who are creating all the equipment designed for photo and video production. 10/10

Most Japanese execs are not very forthcoming in interviews- this guy is such a nice change.

These tours are really interesting. The atmosphere is quite nice from what you showed. For such a big company there seems to be a lot of handcraft in the production. But this isn't the factory where all Sigma lense are made, right? Have you been to smaller factories where bets high end optics are getting manufactured? Like Jena or Wetzlar?

Caught myself nodding to the statement that giving the "fresh generation" an insight in how old and/or manual machines work is smart. It's a well founded concept from LEAN/Knowledge management theory, which the Japanese originally more or less invented. Another reason to buy Sigma products for me!

Pretty cool teaser. I would love to have an in-depth look at the creation of a premium lens, from design to manufacturing architecture, to actual build-out, to packaging, shipping, marketing, etc. It would be fascinating, especially for Sigma, to explain how they work the different mounts and firmwares into the same optical formulae.

I love the vibe ..a great boss should know his staff like he does... great video

Man, really your videos help us to appreciate the companies and workers of these amazing places, remember me when I was 35 years on a cardiovascular medical devices factory. the first 15 years was a lovely place to work, we were a family until the ambitions of some new CEOs and Owners sons make them a little hell.

Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Made me like Sigma a bit more!

Although knowing of their existence for years, I never bought Sigma lenses until I caught my eye on a black 60mm f/2.8 DN ART for MFT. The lens is a mouth-watering beauty. It has an iridescent look to it that pictures cannot capture. I really was taken away by its luxurious look. It's not as obscenely sharp as my Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH., but it has great colors and sharpness. After such a great first impression, I have Sigma in high regard and will continue to buy their lenses. God bless!

I love this video. I came for the paint filled engraving details but there are so many valuable insights to the company, their practices and culture. Thank you! 🙂

Great Job, i now have Much More Respect and Belief in SIGMA. Thanx, Truly, D.

Great video and great company! I need to pick up a Sigma camera in the future I think..

What a beautiful Vlog style video. Johnies' very humble and gracious throughout and the B-roll, music, and story are edited wonderfully. Thank you for this video. Gosh, Sigma lenses are so sought after, desired, and respected now. If I could I'd have all their cine primes and zooms.

I love your approach to camera gear. You are not focusing only on final products but also on the process and the people involved in the production. Very insightful and likeable point of view.

Wow such an amazing piece. It's very humbling to see Sigma retains so much human aspect in its company culture. This piece makes me respect and appreciate Sigma as a company even more.

Nice documentary! I think I saw them make my 50mm DGDN at the back...

Samurai blue! Amazing! My favorite lens ever!

excellent video, love sigma, keep up the good work cinema5d

Just wondering.. Did you ever get to watch them make the 35mm 1.4 Art lens while you where there? and if so, can you confirm if the barrel to this lens is made of metal or plastic? Thx!

Johnnie, thanks for this lovely behind the scenes video. It's nice to see where my 18-35 ART lens came from. And what a wonderful ethic Sigma lives by.

I love Japan. I’m going back in a couple of years.

Beautiful video & great interview - the family aspect of the company alone makes me want to take a second look at sigma products. 👍

Most of my main lenses now are Sigma Art as they are very sharp. I hope Sigma will make more lenses for Canon and Nikon mirrorless systems soon

Perfection! SIGMA and Japan. Thank you for making Great quality lenses at affordable price.

Fascinating video.. loved it, thanks a lot:)

3:03 Вообще то, мы не полагаемся на компьютерную систему, мы могли бы заменить работников машинами контролируемыми компьютерной системой, но это было бы очень громоздко sic, поэтому мы используем компьютерную систему которая контролирует работников. 😅 Каре ва капитаризума дес, добавим мы. Так то.

I use Canon "L" series lenses on my Canon 5D Mk IV. After all the buzz on the Art lenses I went ahead and purchased the Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM. I loved it. Now I'm even willing to trade my Canon 24-70mm F 2.8 for a Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens . Sigma has now matched Canon in lens quality. The black finish on the lens body is quite unique far better than Canon.

Monday, my Sigma 16mm 1.4 refurbished lens should arrive, ordered from the Sigma website. After viewing this, I have to trust that the Sigma quality and pride in their product, will extend to me here in the States, on a refurbished product shipped from their New York office. C'mon, Sigma, make me proud to own one, my first.

0:55 Oh how I miss eating Soba in Japan.

Excellent video. I would SO love to have the opportunity to visit this factory.

I bought a used Sigma 20 mm f1.4 for my Canon 5D mk2 and it works perfectly. After watching this charming and wholesome video, my trust in this company is even stronger.

little did we know, all of us will be dressed like SIgma workers less than 2 years later.

Good presentation

Really enjoyed this. Looks like a family more than just co-workers.

I love my Sigma 24-70 DN DG Art lens!

Wonderful, Imagine if Sigma production line is like this. What about Nikon and Cannon. They produce top notch. From a cost effective perspective, Sigma and Tamron are goto companies for lens..

felicitaciones por el video saludos desde Chile

Do the sony factory next!

I feel like it has a very different vibe from Fiji and Lecia factory. Sigma certainly has a more "human touch" to it. Still, I wonder, from a manufacturing stand point, will it cause more sample or parts variation compared to something that is more "machine made"?

Great vide, I love Sigma products, please make more m43 fast primes and perhaps lighter f1.8 series of FF lenses, thank you!

Cool to see a little bit inside the factory. Great video!

How do they ensure customer safety if they use silica/glass from contaminated zones, and if they are so close to Fukushima?

Oh wow... just wow. Next : Tamron pleeease😁

As a user, Sigma reliability has been a trouble for me, and I can see such factory will inherently have some quality control draw backs. However I can't stress enough how much I love Sigma as a company and their apporach to businese and manufacturing.

Love Sigma lenses. His English is very good. Wow to everything!!

Loved the tour & video! Thanks for sharing!

I feel like the video was a conversation and some b roll. Could take some tips from strange parts for how to tour a factory.

Great video tour. Already had a lot of respect for sigma, but this gives me even more!

I have many different lenses , but Sigma Cine is sharper than others

I can't wait until I get a Sigma lens for my camera, a top quality brand with tradition and respect to customers.

I want to go too

I want Full Adress To This Loction...??plzzz

this makes me want to overlook the inconsistent autofocus issues on some of their otherwise flawless lenses. hey, its only a problem with phase detection, right?

Please the music name ?

Genial.. saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile

graet tour!

Sigma, thanks for being so open! RESPECT!

thank you

SIGMA ART. The BEST lenses in the World. I use SIGMA ART professional for all my professional film work World wide.

I’m glad I own at least 1 sigma lens after watching this!

Awesome.

Interesting

Sigma Art Lens is Perfect lens

thes miusic name pls

Thanks Sigma!

Привет Сигме из России.

Sigma Art ❤

I have so much more respect for lens and sigma.

sigma lens are not easy to buy sigma need to improve their dealers to get touch with their future customers like canon camera u can directly buy from canon website but sigma lens need buy from third party like amazon or any othet online website from direct purchase customer have a insurance that he is buying new geniune lens , but third part website always fear of get broken seal box

I'd pay to work in a place like this

I’m gonna need you to make these videos 30 minutes or better. To much goodness!

Respect !

Nice and cute Covering -- -Thank you for this

Bandai

Thanks for sharing

awesome video thank you cinema 5d

thx for the great video! The Sigma CEO is such a humble and nice leader. Didn't know the name Sigma means so much until this video. Hehe

Nice. I think I'll get one of Sigmas one day))

BIG ASS LENS ELEMENT = SIGMA because you cant beat physics, bigger is better.

Why is the Austrian Flag hanging next to the Japanese one at their base

I appreciate all the trouble everyone went to in order to make this.

Surprised by the CEO‘s English. It’s so hard to find Japanese people that speak English

i want a job like this where u make something and every single little piece is impotant

I love sigma, so i do with the video 😏

Made in Japan!

lucky you .. there is a lot to say .. but your video say the story ... thank you

Sigma ❤️