Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon
55 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1, Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.47 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
