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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary

Both are Sony E telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G 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: 515 g lighter (625 g vs 1140 g)
  • You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end
  • You want a compact lens: 142 mm vs 199.2 mm long
  • Our notes say it suits: Wildlife on APS-C, sports, travel telephoto

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

  • You need more reach: 400mm vs 350mm at the long end
  • You shoot full frame: the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is made for APS-C
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2019

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Brand
Sony
Sigma
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
70-350mm
100-400mm
Max aperture
f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster
f/5
Weight
625 g lighter
1140 g
Length
142 mm shorter
199.2 mm
Diameter
77 mm slimmer
86 mm
Min focus distance
1.1 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
2019
2020
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Image stabilization
Yes both

Our notes

Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, covering 70-350mm. It weighs about 625 g and takes 67mm filters.

Pros

  • Long reach
  • Optical SteadyShot
  • G-series optics
  • Moderate weight at 625 g

Cons

  • APS-C only
  • Slow aperture
  • Minimum focus 1.1 m

Our notes

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

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