Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Canon L-series EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Canon
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Canon L-series EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
88 out of 100 high confidence 135 reviews
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Users highlight its versatility for wildlife, sports, and even close-up photography, with many noting it outperforms competitors like the Sigma and Tamron 150-600mm lenses in image quality. However, some criticize the price increase and occasional sharpness inconsistencies, while a few users report autofocus limitations with extenders on certain camera bodies.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile zoom range (100-400mm)
- Excellent image stabilization
- Robust build quality
Cons
- Price increase over time
- Heavy weight
- Autofocus limitations with 2x extender
- Some copies lack sharpness
- Not ideal for Sony mirrorless
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 30
Build quality 25
Versatility 20
Image stabilization 15
Price value 12
Scores
Landscape
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Macro
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Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L-series EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 21 |
| Groups | 14 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | Air Sphere Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/100 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg★ | 1.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.31x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Canon L-series EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.