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100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

  • 100-400mm
  • f/5.0
  • Telephoto Zoom

Quick answer

The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-400mm at f/5.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

This 100-400mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.

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

Brand
Sigma
Mount
Pentax K
Focal length
100-400mm
Maximum aperture
f/5.0
Lens type
Telephoto Zoom

What can you shoot with the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary?

At 100-400mm this is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings
  • Isolating subjects from the background
  • Sports and action
  • Wildlife and birds at moderate distance

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 100–400mm 5.2–20.4° 6.2–24.4°
APS-C 1.5x 150–600mm 3.4–13.7° 4.1–16.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary use?

It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary?

It zooms across 100-400mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a short telephoto to super telephoto lens.

Is the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 100-400mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.

What is the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–13.7° horizontal and 4.1–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary fit?

Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.

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