THE BEAUTY OF A SIMPLE THING

With the Sigma BF, we present an uncompromising new vision for the digital camera. Stripped to the essence but packed with power, innovative yet rooted in the origins of photography, it is designed to accompany you throughout your day and to capture the spontaneous beauty of everyday life. The BF balances performance with simplicity and returns the focus to what matters most: your photographs.

RADICAL SIMPLICITY

The Sigma BF’s most important feature is its simplicity. We wanted to create the easiest camera to use, inspired by the humble beginnings of the camera obscura. While the lens remains the soul of photography, the camera still profoundly shapes the images you take – directly, indirectly, even subconsciously. Without compromising on features or performance, the BF’s design cuts out everything that distracts from your interaction with the image. From its aluminum unibody to its simplified controls and streamlined menu, the BF embodies a pure photographic experience free of frustration.

SEAMLESS INTERACTIOn

The Sigma BF represents a new, more intuitive way to use a camera. It is streamlined to make the act of photography as effortless as possible. We have replaced the shooting mode dial – itself a holdover from the days of film photography – with direct access to the five elements that decide the photograph. Shutter speed, aperture, ISO, EV compensation and color mode are all immediately available at the touch of a finger. The new Status Monitor displays the currently active setting, so the screen provides an unobstructed view of the subject. 

CLEAR VIEW

 

The BF's high-resolution screen provides a distraction-free view of all necessary information – and nothing more. With one simple setting, it shows only the live view image, with the five key elements – shutter speed, aperture, ISO, EV compensation and color mode – displayed when you are ready to press the shutter button. All other options and settings are accessed via just three simple menu screens.

AT A GLANCE

 

The innovative Status Monitor displays the active setting, highlighting exactly what you need to know without distraction.

TACTILE CONTROL

 

With just three buttons and a dial pad, the BF’s redesigned user interface makes adjustments instant and intuitive, leaving your attention on the scene and not the settings. As the first mirrorless camera*, the BF features pressure-sensitive haptic buttons, resulting in minimal physical wear while still offering the precise and tactile sensation of conventional mechanical buttons.
*As of February, 2025 by SIGMA

TACTILE CONTROL

Haptische bediening zorgt voor een tastbare en intuïtieve ervaring. De knoppen vertalen de druk van je vingers naar een elektrisch signaal, waardoor je een fysieke respons voelt bij elke actie.

CONNECTIVITEIT

Een eenvoudig subdisplay toont alleen de wijzigingen van de draaiknop, zodat je snel en intuïtief werkt.

ENDURING FORM

The BF is designed to last. It is the first camera in history* to feature a true unibody, with each camera carved from a single, solid block of aluminum ingot over the course of seven hours. The weight of its seamless all-metal body harmonizes perfectly with any attached lens, while its shape, button placement and precision-cut front texture guarantee secure handling.
*As of February, 2025 by SIGMA.

DECEPTIVELY POWERFUL

Simplicity does not mean limitation. The Sigma BF is packed with advanced technology to expand your creative possibilities. Its powerful full-frame sensor delivers exceptional image quality, while the fast, reliable hybrid autofocus system keeps subjects in focus. 

SIGMA BF IS LAUNCHING WITH 9 LENSES IN MATCHING COLORS

COLOR MODES

STANDARD
RICH
CALM
709 LOOK
CINEMA
WORK GOLD

TEAL AND ORANGE
SUNSET RED
FOREST GREEN
POWDER BLUE
FOV CLASSIC BLUE
FOV CLASSIC YELLOW
MOnochrome

 

HIGH RESOLUTION VIDEO


Some stories are best told in moving images. With 6k recording, powerful HEVC encoding, L-Log support and up to 120 frames per second, the Sigma BF provides filmmakers with a nimble, versatile camera to capture and refine their vision.

FULL-FRAME SENSOR

 

The BF's 35mm full-frame sensor means stunning details, exceptional image quality, wide dynamic range and brilliant low-light performance. The large sensor size also translates to a shallower depth of field to separate subject and background, and allows the use of high-quality full-frame lenses.

INTERNAL STORAGE

 

The SD card slot is replaced by 230GB of internal memory, capable of storing more than 14 000 JPEG files, 4 300 uncompressed RAW images or 2.5 hours of video at the highest-quality setting, with the USB-C port offering fast charging and data-transfer speeds. 

CAPTURED WITH THE BF

The cameras we make are only part of the photographic story. What really counts are the wonderful images that photographers create with them.

We invited Ola Rindal, Fumi Nagasaka, and Sarah van Rij & David van der Leeuw to produce new work with the Sigma BF. Each artist captures the subtleties of everyday moments with their unique perspective and visual language. We hope you enjoy their photos as much as we did.

 

Specifications
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Format Type Interchangeable-lens Mirrorless Type Digital Camera
Storage Media Internal Memory (Approx. 230 GB) , USB Storage (for Backup)
Sensor type 35 mm full-frame Back-illuminated CMOS sensor
Camera effective pixels / Total pixels Approx. 24.6 MP / Approx. 25.3 MP
Aspect ratio 3:2
Still Image File Format Lossless compression RAW (DNG) 14-bit / JPEG (Exif3.0) , RAW(DNG) + JPEG: recording is possible
Image aspect ratio [21:9], [16:9], [3:2], [A Size], [4:3], [6x7], [1:1]
File size - RAW 6016 x 4012
File size - JPEG
Audio format (internal) Linear PCM (4ch 48 kHz / 16-bit: Max)
Recording pixels / Frame rate (Internal)

6K* (6K: 6016 x 3384) / 23.98, 25, 29.97 fps *Cannot be used in conjunction with EIS
UHD 4K / 23.98, 25, 29.97 fps
FHD / 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 100, 119.88 fps

Continuous recording time (internal) 2 hours
AF Measurement DistanceDetecton Range / AF mode "-5~18 EV (F1.4:ISO 100) 1-Point AF, Area AF, Subject Tracking AF (Human + Animal, Human, Animal)"
AF Lock (Focus) Half-press the shutter button
Metering System Evaluative, Spot Metering
Metering Range -7~20 EV (50mm F1.4: ISO 100)
Still Image Shooting Mode (P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
Movie Shooting Mode (P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
ISO Sensitivity Base ISO [Still] ISO 320 Base ISO [Movie] MOV: ISO 320, Log: ISO 1250
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV (in 1/3 stop increments)
AE Lock (Exposure Control) Operated via touch
Exposure Bracket 3 shots, 5 shots stage exposure ±3 EV (1/3 Step, Standard→Underexposure→Overexposure) (Sequence changeable)
Image Stabilization System Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for Video Only
White balance Settings 8 types (Auto, Auto [Lighting Source Priority] , Incandescent, Fluorescent, Manual [50K steps] , Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Flash) , Custom 1-10 settings can be added , AWB lock function
Shutter Type Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed 1/25600 - 30 seconds, Bulb (up to 5 minutes)
Drive Modes Single Capture, Continuous, Exposure Bracketing, Focus Bracketing, Interval Timer
Maximum number of shots JPEG: 1000 frames, DNG: 350 frames
Monitor Type / Coverage TFT color LCD, Aspect Ratio 3:2, 3.15 type, Approx. 2.1M dots , Electrostatic capacitance system touch panel / Approx. 100%
Color mode 13 types Standard, Rich, Calm, Powder Blue, Warm Gold, Teal and Orange, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Forest Green, Sunset Red, Cinema, 709 Look, Monochrome
Display Language English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
USB USB Type-C USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) Compatible (Mass Storage, UVC, UAC, External Video Output, Charging / Power Delivery)
External Microphone Supported via USB
Headphone output Supported via USB
Dust- & splash-proof structure Provided *Although this construction allows the lens to be used in light rain, it is not the same as being waterproof.
Power Li-ion Battery Pack BP-81
Accessories Li-ion Battery Pack BP-81 Metal Body Cap (Black / Silver) Start Guide Limited Warranty Warranty Sticker
Optional Accessories Cable Release CR-51 Battery Charger BC-81 Hand Strap HS-11B Hand Strap HS-11G

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