Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary vs 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM

Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma · 2017

100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

f/5HSM

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120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM

f/4.5HSM

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Pick the 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary if

You want a wider view: 100mm vs 120mm at the wide end

Pick the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)

Spec differences

6 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary and the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
	100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary	120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
Focal length	100-400mm	120-400mm
Max aperture	f/5	f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster
Filter thread	67 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	1.6 m	1.5 m closer
Max magnification	0.26× larger	0.24×
Released	2017	not listed

8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, aperture blades, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Sigma both
Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Optical design: 21 elements / 15 groups both
Autofocus motor: HSM both
Image stabilization: Yes both

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

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 100-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-re...

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