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Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
84 PixelMeter Score 8 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent image sharpness and optical performance
  • Compact, lightweight, and portable design
  • Affordable and competitive pricing
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus
Cons Cons
  • Tripod collar not included in the box
  • Issues with flare, distortion, or bokeh quality
  • Slow variable aperture and limited low-light performance
  • Softness in corners at 400mm
  • Lack of full weather sealing

Launch price Launch price $949
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 100-400mm f/5-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount, Fujifilm X · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 1.1 m (0.24x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 1134g (2 lb 8 oz) · 86 x 198 mm (3.39 x 7.80 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 21, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $949
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount, Fujifilm X
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series Contemporary

Elements Elements 22
Groups Groups 16
Special elements Special elements 1 FLD, 4 SLD
Coatings Coatings Super Multi-Layer Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 100mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 400mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–29
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 24.4° - 6.2°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 1.1 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.24x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1134g (2 lb 8 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 86mm (3.39 in)
Length Length 198mm (7.80 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Mount gasket only
Barrel material Barrel material Magnesium alloy, Thermally Stable Composite
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Optional

Lens hood Lens hood LH770-05 petal, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported