- The minimalist BF of Sigma is machined from a single piece of aluminum
- It has Sigma-Mount and a full 24MP sensor with 6K video
- There are only 230 GB of internal storage and no memory card slit
Sigma has clearly had fun designing its new camera without BF mirror, withdrawing the user experience to the bases. It is made in Japan, but adopts the minimalist Scandinavian design then increases the bet.
As Sigma writes, the BF is a “radically simple camera that evokes the essence of photography”. It is not a boring black box with a complete sensor as we tend to go from Sony, Canon, Nikon and Panasonic – it is indeed something radically different, and I respect Sigma for its audacity, even if the BF could be easy on the eye on practice in hand.
The BF should be as hard as possible – it is machined from a single piece of aluminum, a process which, according to Sigma, takes more than seven hours. It measures only 5.1 x 2.9 x 1.4 inches / 130.1 x 72.8 x 36.8 mm and tips the scale at 15.7 oz / 446g (with battery), and accepts the objectives in L, of which there are many, which makes it suitable as a daily camera.
There are two colors to choose between: money or black. In addition to the camera, Sigma has unveiled silver versions of its series I of contemporary lenses to correspond to the appearance of the Silver option. The price of the camera list is $ 1,999 / £ 1,969, which is quite competitive given the materials and crafts involved. We will update this article with the price of Australia when we have this information.
In its elegant exterior, the Sigma BF is home to a complete 24 Mp sensor with 6K video capabilities and an electronic component only – there is no mechanical shutter. An analysis of the functionality of the camera suggests that the Sigma BF is quite similar to the Panasonic Lumix S9, which is another compact camera without mirror.
I tested the Lumix S9, and I felt that Panasonic had made a compromise too much in the service to keep things simple so that I really enjoy its manipulation (even if an update of the firmware is somewhat improved) , and Sigma’s boyfriend is intentionally simpler. I have not yet had my hands on the camera, but I have already developed some thoughts.
It’s daring, exciting – and limited
Two Sigma objectives also added to the collection
In addition to the BF camera, Sigma has unveiled two lenses; The F4 DG 300-600 mm operating system for full cameras and the DC 16-300 mm operating system F3.5-6.7 for APS-C cameras. The professional objective of 300 to 600 mm costs $ 5,999 / £ 5,899, while the 16-300 mm is the first goal without mirror in the world with 18.8x optical zoom and costs $ 699 / £ 599. The two objectives are dispatched in April. Again, the price of Australia is TBC.
I fully respect this in order to create a radically simple camera, some features must go. I also write as an experienced photographer who is used to enjoying the number and variety of controls that complex cameras offer, even if a personal favorite is the Hasselblad X2D 100c wonderfully simple. But I can already feel that Sigma BF is a camera with which I will appreciate more than filming.
For me, the challenge with the use of the BF will be to compose images. There is no viewfinder, which is a big less for me since the BF is a camera in photography. This is made up of the 3.15 -inch 2.15 m points screen, which is fixed – you cannot turn it over or run it for an easy vision to clumsy corners.
These limitations are the price we pay for a radically minimalist camera. However, I am intrigued by the Sigma BF, and it could well be one of the out -of -competition cameras of 2025. I love the way its menus and its orders are returned to what you need – it does not There are only four buttons to access the basic exposure settings and reading, all controlled with a single finger, with a small rear LCD screen which displays your last recent change changed parameter. Consult the Sigma YouTube video below for a more in-depth examination of the operation of the controls.
Around the sides and below, there is just a unique loop for a wrist strap, a tripod support, a removable battery and a USB-C port; No other port for headphones and microphone entries. It is as simple as possible. In fact, there is not even a memory card niche – instead, there are 230 GB of internal storage only.
It doesn’t care about these omissions, and I don’t mind this elegant in front without grip either. After all, it is a camera designed for small lenses and for everyday photography.
For me, it is the lack of viewfinder and the fixed rear screen which are breakers. What do you think of the new Sigma BF? Let me know in the comments below.
