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Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary

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

Pick the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.24× maximum magnification

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 258 g lighter (1140 g vs 1398 g)
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2017

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Brand
Sony
Sigma
Max aperture
f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster
f/5
Weight
1398 g
1140 g lighter
Length
205 mm
199.2 mm
Diameter
93.9 mm
86 mm slimmer
Filter thread
77 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.98 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.35× larger
0.24×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
not listed
22 elements / 16 groups
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2017
2020
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
100-400mm both
Image stabilization
Yes both

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