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Nikon's Silence on Sigma Sparks Lens Collaboration Concerns

11/2/2025

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Sigma remains absent from the Nikon Z-mount, with insiders saying Nikon blocks access.
Sigma aims to produce full-frame autofocus lenses for Nikon, but Nikon's stance is unclear.
Canon has stated a strategy to limit third-party collaborations, while Nikon has not clarified its position.
Viltrox and Tamron have launched lenses on the Nikon Z-mount, signaling a double standard.
As Nikon seeks market share, observers urge the company to explain Sigma's exclusion.

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Story summary

Sigma remains absent from the Nikon Z-mount, with insiders saying Nikon blocks access.
Sigma aims to produce full-frame autofocus lenses for Nikon, but Nikon's stance is unclear.
Canon has stated a strategy to limit third-party collaborations, while Nikon has not clarified its position.
Viltrox and Tamron have launched lenses on the Nikon Z-mount, signaling a double standard.
As Nikon seeks market share, observers urge the company to explain Sigma's exclusion.