Sigma CEO talks APS-C Lenses and Says Small, Light Gear with Friendly Interface is More Important than Impressive Specs
Sigma CEO gave an interview to DPReview. Here are just some excerpts:
- it seems that camera market shrinking has hit the bottom
- still people are switching from DSLR to mirrorless
- after the switch is completed, the market might shrink even more
- he is worried about the increasing price of cameras and lenses
- he is afraid that many might be able to afford these prices, especially young generation that want to switch from smartphone to camera
- cameras today have impressive specs that many might not need
- focus user friendly interface would be more important for customer, or smaller and lighter gear
- Sigma leads the lens industry by pioneering new glass elements, often being the first to test and prove their viability.
- other companies see Sigma using new type of glass and then start using it too
- Sigma’s plan is to have a relatively complete range of lenses for APS-C sized sensors
- but it seems there are no I-series-style versions of the DC lenses, guesses DRP based on the CEO statements
- no aperture ring APS-C lenses seem to be planned
You can read the full interview at DPReview.