Sigma remains non-commital to Canon RF

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In news that I’m sure everyone here knows I’ll not like (but we won’t get into that today). Sigma seems to have stated that the plans for further RF development are quite a bit away. Sigma’s President, Mr Yamaki was talking to Mynavi News at CP+ and shared some information about the question that is on

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I mean, of course they\'re noncommital. They aren\'t going to drop any announcement like that in a CP+ interview. They\'ll announce things when they do an actual announcement.

So I don\'t take the lack of comment to really mean anything. It\'s just not their way to openly tease something.
 
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Except, Sigma has said in the past they were researching the RF mount for development in 2021.

"our near-term strategic plan involves the possibility of introducing new lens mounts for imaging systems such as the Nikon Z or Canon EOS R."

While that's some fancy doublespeak - they did say it was in the plan prior, so they have said more in the past and given how candid they were about other subjects such as their sensor fab, it's an interesting lack of details. But like I said, they could be all blanketed by an NDA, we don't know.

Also keep in mind that according to rumor and from a distributor that leaked to Craig last year, Sigma was supposed to be announcing and releasing at least 2 RF/RF-S lenses this month.
 
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I won't waste everybody's time again; my opinion on third party RF lenses is pretty well known in here.

I'm just continuing in investing in EF lenses (just traded the Sigma 85 1.4 for the 105 1.4 ; was looking for a used one at the right price since the day it was announced) while the prices are pretty low atm, ans swapped the backup RP for an R (so I have both cameras with the same battery), but I'm maxing out my options of making my gear the best possible I can afford.

Hope there will be news soon.
 
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Walrus said:
I won't waste everybody's time again; my opinion on third party RF lenses is pretty well known in here.

I'm just continuing in investing in EF lenses (just traded the Sigma 85 1.4 for the 105 1.4 ; was looking for a used one at the right price since the day it was announced) while the prices are pretty low atm, ans swapped the backup RP for an R (so I have both cameras with the same battery), but I'm maxing out my options of making my gear the best possible I can afford.

Hope there will be news soon.
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Hah! and my views are certainly well documented.

I'm hoping for better news soon from sigma for both sensor and lenses.
 
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Navism said:
I don\'t think Sigma would release RF lens in 2024 because they are no.1 selling in Japan 2023.
If they release RF lens, Canon cameras will be selling more. It would hurt the L mount selling.
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If Sigma release RF lenses, it will hurt Canon RF lenses sales and Canon probably not going let this happen, selling lenses is more important than selling cameras
 
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Digital camera info has a link to an interview with Canon:

“When I asked these questions to Mr. Tokura, he immediately replied, ``Canon is in a lot of communication with third-party manufacturers regarding RF mount lenses,'' and ``There are no restrictions.'' He quickly denied the speculations that were circulating among photography fans.

"This year marks the 6th year since we introduced the RF system to the world (in September 2018). Our lineup has grown to over 40 lenses. We are thinking about strategies based on our own situation and environment. "I'm working on it," says Mr. Togura. He also said, ``Communication with third-party manufacturers is deeper than it was in the early days,'' and revealed that they are proceeding with more active interactions than before.

When asked when RF mount products will be released from third parties, he declined to give a clear answer, but answered, ``The depth of communication is probably more than half way (toward commercialization).'' ” was the answer. He indicated that negotiations are progressing smoothly.“

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Digital camera info has a link to an interview with Canon:

“When I asked these questions to Mr. Tokura, he immediately replied, ``Canon is in a lot of communication with third-party manufacturers regarding RF mount lenses,'' and ``There are no restrictions.'' He quickly denied the speculations that were circulating among photography fans.

"This year marks the 6th year since we introduced the RF system to the world (in September 2018). Our lineup has grown to over 40 lenses. We are thinking about strategies based on our own situation and environment. "I'm working on it," says Mr. Togura. He also said, ``Communication with third-party manufacturers is deeper than it was in the early days,'' and revealed that they are proceeding with more active interactions than before.

When asked when RF mount products will be released from third parties, he declined to give a clear answer, but answered, ``The depth of communication is probably more than half way (toward commercialization).'' ” was the answer. He indicated that negotiations are progressing smoothly.“

Link to google translated interview.
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yes, thank you. we are writing this one up.

I'm not sure what Tokura is saying there, but some of that is contrary to what he said a year ago.

but is sounds like Sigma is probably under NDA and can't say anything, would be my guess. it could also be that Sigma told Canon go to stuff themselves and won't work under a restrictive licensing umbrella.
 
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The development of software is getting more important and more expensive, I remember a Sigma official stating it would be half the cost of lens development. Reverse engeneering could maybe be to expensive to produce RF lenses for Sigma with enough profit.
And bugs in the firmware may cause more problems today eg with IBIS.
The interview may give a hint Canon may sell some kind of firmware basics. Maybe!
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`There are no restrictions.
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P-visie said:
Communication with third-party manufacturers is deeper than it was in the early days
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