Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
1135 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
199 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
86.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
1.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.28×
larger
|
0.26×
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization, released. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100-400mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Released
- 2017 both
Our notes
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
A 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 100-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-re...
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