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Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm

84.8 Wildlife/Sports Score

100-400mmf/5Fujifilm XISWeather Sealed

Why we recommend this

Weighing just 142g, this 100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom pairs a 4-stop stabilizer and stepping-motor AF with full weather sealing on Sony E-mount. Its brass bayonet mount, rounded 9-blade diaphragm, and anti-flare coatings add ruggedness and smooth bokeh in a portable form. Landscape and wildlife photographers who prioritize lightweight handheld reach will find it ideal, though it struggles for macro.

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Price $840

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Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm lens

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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm

73 Wildlife/Sports Score

17-40mmf/1.8Fujifilm XWeather Sealed

Why we recommend this ▼

A constant f/1.8 aperture across the entire 17-40mm zoom range delivers prime-like optical performance in a weather-sealed, 535g body. Its 11-blade diaphragm and Super Multi-Layer Coating produce smooth bokeh with suppressed flare, while the HLA motor provides fast, quiet autofocus for hybrid shooting. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers on Fujifilm X-mount who need a bright, versatile standard zoom without carrying multiple primes.

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Price $904

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Best Lenses under $1,000 for sports and wildlife

Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm

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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm