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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image sharpness and optical performance
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Solid build quality
  • Effective autofocus and image stabilization
  • Affordable price point
Cons Cons
  • Lack of an included tripod collar
  • Inconsistent autofocus accuracy and speed
  • Mediocre image stabilization efficiency
  • Slow maximum aperture and poor low-light performance
  • Susceptibility to flare and contrast loss

Launch price Launch price $799
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 100-400mm f/5-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 1.6 m (0.26x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor HSM
Weight & size Weight & size 160g (5.6 oz) · 86.4 x 182.3 mm (3.40 x 7.18 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 21, 2017
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
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

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
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

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

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor HSM
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 1.6 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.26x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus
Depth of field scale Depth of field scale No
Focus preset function Focus preset function No

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes
Aperture lock switch Aperture lock switch No
Control / focus ring switch Control / focus ring switch No
Customizable function ring Customizable function ring No
Focus clutch switch (AF/MF) Focus clutch switch (AF/MF) No
Manual focus lock switch Manual focus lock switch No

USB firmware port USB firmware port No

Weight Weight 160g (5.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 86.4mm (3.40 in)
Length Length 182.3mm (7.18 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Barrel material Barrel material Thermally Stable Composite (TSC)
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Optional

Lens hood Lens hood LH770-04 petal, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported