Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM

Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2017

100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

f/4.51135 gUSD

Full specs

Sigma

120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM

f/4.5HSM

Full specs

Pick the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if

You want a wider view: 100mm vs 120mm at the wide end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.24× maximum magnification

Pick the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD and the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
	Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD	Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Focal length	100-400mm	120-400mm
Weight	1135 g	not listed
Length	199 mm	not listed
Diameter	86.2 mm	not listed
Filter thread	67 mm	77 mm
Max magnification	0.28× larger	0.24×
Optical design	17 elements / 11 groups	21 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	HSM
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2017	not listed

7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/4.5 both
Min focus distance: 1.5 m both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: Yes 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.

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