Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary E-mount lens review by QuietOC
 QuietOC#46916 date: Jan-2-2023 | |
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| sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.3 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sony DT 55-300 F4.5-5.6 SAM Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM Tamron SP 70-300 4-5.6 Di USD Sony FE 70-300 F4.5-5.6 G OSS Sony 70-300 F4.5-5.6 SSM II Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6.3 RXD Sony 70-400 F4-5.6 G SSM Minolta AF 75-300 F4.5-5.6 BBC Minolta AF 100-300 F4.5-5.6 APO/D Minolta 100-400 F45-6.7 APO Sigma 150-500 F5-6.3 DG APO OS HSM Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Sigma AF 300mm F4 APO Tele Macro Sigma AF 400 F5.6 APO HSM Minolta AF 500 F8 Sigma 600 F8 |
| price paid: | 700 USD (used) |
| positive: | Image quality Minimal breathing Panning stabilization mode Push/pull zooming 67mm filter diameter Optional tripod collar Semi compatible with teleconverters |
| negative: | Backwards zoom direction Varifocal MF switch Lack of seals except at mount Price |
| comment: | I've gotten a lot of use of both the Tamron 70-300 and Sony 200-600, but I often find the long end of the Tamron a bit too short, and the short end of the Sony too long. The Sony FE 100-400 GM OSS is well regarded, but 255 grams heavier without the tripod collar. "MADE IN JAPAN" The Sony FE 1.4X teleconverter fits this lens and the lens can be partially used with it. Power cycling the camera after mounting the lens gets the aperture mechanism and manual focus working. |
rating summary
- total reviews: 5
- sharpness: 4.70
- color: 4.80
- build: 4.60
- distortion: 4.80
- flare control: 4.60
- overall: 4.70