Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 555 g lighter (580 g vs 1135 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.33× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 133 mm vs 199.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife and sports, travel telephoto, outdoor shooting
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon is made for APS-C
Spec differences
12 differences| Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
⅔ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
580 g
lighter
|
1135 g
|
| Length |
133 mm
shorter
|
199.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
75 mm
slimmer
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.83 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.33×
larger
|
0.24×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
2020
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
A compact weather-resistant telephoto zoom for X-mount with stabilization and a linear motor. It weighs about 580 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Weather resistant
- Stabilized
- Linear motor AF
- Compact for its range
Cons
- Slower aperture at 300mm
- Minimum focus 0.83 m
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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