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 Sigma SA mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
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 Sigma SA 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
- Sigma SA
- 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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA 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.
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