Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 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 F5.6-8 OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 486 g lighter (654 g vs 1140 g)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.41× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 164.5 mm vs 199.2 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2020
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5 vs f/5.6)
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
654 g
lighter
|
1140 g
|
| Length |
164.5 mm
shorter
|
199.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
78.2 mm
slimmer
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.13 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.41×
larger
|
0.24×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2026
|
2020
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100-400mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
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