02 / Company & ownership
Behind the brand.
Sigma is a rare case where Japanese design and manufacturing are closely linked. The family-owned company says its cameras, lenses and accessories are produced at its Aizu factory.
Sources · previous brand research
- 1961
Michihiro Yamaki starts the independent optical company.
- 1973
Design and manufacturing become closely linked in Fukushima.
- Today
Cameras, lenses and accessories continue to be made at Aizu.



