A SIGMA Factory Tour - cinema5D Exclusive

During Johnnie's latest visit to Japan he was lucky enough to be the first journalist who was allowed to independently film at SIGMA’s Art and cinema zoom lenses production line. Hope you will enjoy this short video, as he was trying to make you guys feel as if you were visiting the factory together with him.

[parisbase]

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

[mahamza]

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.

[jeevangopal]

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!

[qnetx]

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.

[ericleszkowicz]

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

[williamhhayes]

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!!!

[GaryTheGringo]

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

[FaroukMejdoub]

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!

[rob_silveira]

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!

[ladislavsvencik]

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.

[openheadslt]

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

[JoseTorres-sleq]

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.

[dalemansukh]

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.

[CJKnowsTECH]

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

[GetOutsideYourself]

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.

[tinjos]

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

[MiLeuthner]

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

[Veptis]

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?

[GilbertTV]

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

[albertcurielx]

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.