Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 22 | 16 |
| Groups | 16 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.14 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.10 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (26th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.