This viewfinder-free camera teaches lessons no other mirrorless really can. Now it has won a prestigious award for its "contemporary interpretation of what began with the camera obscura"
The minimalist compact mirrorless has now won two major awards for its radical approach to photography – including Red Dot's 'Best of the Best'
In a market of increasingly complex cameras, one minimalist full-frame mirrorless has emerged with a contemporary interpretation that teaches lessons no other mirrorless camera can. The Sigma BF, launched in April 2025, has earned a Best of the Best award at the 2026 Red Dot Design Awards, its second major accolade this year. After receiving the Editor's Choice R&D Award at the Camera Grand Prix 2026, the Sigma BF is praised for its radical simplicity and design philosophy.
Unlike other mirrorless cameras on the market, the Sigma BF stands out with its lack of a viewfinder, minimal physical controls, and a design that strips photography down to its essential elements: light, position, and the act of taking a picture. The camera's body is a solid block of aluminum, giving it a monolithic appearance, with controls kept to the bare minimum and transitions meticulously crafted.
The connection between the lens and the body is seamless and streamlined. The camera's minimalist approach extends to its user interface, where a separate status display shows all relevant information, keeping the main screen clear of superimposed data. The only visible element on top of the camera is the shutter button. With a 24.6MP full-frame sensor and Sigma's L-mount, the Sigma BF focuses on the core aspects of photography, teaching photographers lessons that no other mirrorless camera can through its deliberate simplicity.
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