The pandemic continues to stress semiconductor production, and that’s a problem for some lens manufacturers. But it’s also a deeper issue for all creatives.
Talking about the semiconductor shortage, or chip shortage, feels comical at this point. Between the memes, GPU scalpers and miners, and production issues across a myriad of markets, the issues don’t seem to be letting up. Even as manufacturers of all kinds continue to push a positive spin on things, the light at the end of the tunnel looks faint.
Recently, DPReview reported that Sigma was having issues keeping up with production with some products in Q4 of 2021. In a tweet, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki stated that the company “couldn’t catch up the demand.” He continued to say that 2022 could see the same production issues. While Sigma hasn’t released an official statement at this time, Yamaki’s tweet sheds some welcome light on the problems people are having with their lens order.
But the issues could run a lot deeper than not getting that brand new shiny lens.
Author: Yaroslav Altunin
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
