Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II vs Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro is lighter by 955g.
- Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II | 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-400mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Af motor | SSM | in body |
| Elements | 18 | 14 |
| Weight g | 1500 | 545 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 58 |
| Length mm | 196.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.27 | 0.25 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
A long-range zoom for A-mount, covering 70-400mm with SSM focusing. It weighs about 1,500 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Long 400mm reach
- SSM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Minimum focus 1.5 m
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,500 g
- No stabilization in the lens
- Slow f/5.6 aperture at 400mm
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
The Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro is a full-frame macro zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.