Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 795 g lighter (345 g vs 1140 g)
- You want a wider view: 55mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 108 mm vs 199.2 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Telephoto on APS-C, kids' sports, zoo and travel shots
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 210mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2011
Spec differences
15 differences| Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
55-210mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
345 g
lighter
|
1140 g
|
| Length |
108 mm
shorter
|
199.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
63.8 mm
slimmer
|
86 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
|
0.24×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2011
|
2020
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, light at about 345 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 1.0 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 345 g
- Wide telephoto range
- Close focus of 1.0 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Basic build quality
- Soft at 210mm wide open
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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