Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
A 22-element optical design with 5 ED elements and a stepping motor AF system delivers sharp, fast-focusing telephoto reach in a dust- and splash-proof body. The 4-stop stabilization and 1:4.1 maximum magnification add handheld versatility, while the rugged brass mount and anti-flare coatings ensure reliable field use. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a lightweight, weather-sealed 100-400mm zoom for L-mount cameras.
Focal length 100-400mm
Aperture f/5
Mount L-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
af type stepping motor
lens type telephoto
64 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 400 |
| Elements | 22 |
| Groups | 16 |
| ED Elements | 5 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 1:4.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 28-300mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | 86.9 | 73.6 | 71.2 | 14.2 | 97.6 | 54.5 | 88.2 | 29.2 | 93.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.1 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.1 | 68 | 69.4 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.9 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.1 | 80.6 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.5 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.5 | 95.8 | 89.7 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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