Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Review

Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Verdict

Very long lenses have always been more expensive, with the affordable telephotos ending around 300mm. That extra 400mm is very valuable for wildlife and sports and we have here from Sigma such a lens, but one that is much more reasonably priced.

The features cost is in lens speed, so cameras with good high ISO performance are the order of the day. Other advantages are a more compact and lighter optic, still quite large but nowhere near the bulk of some of the alternatives.

Performance is sound, giving excellent sharpness and lovely bokeh at an excellent price.

Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Pros

Excellent sharpness centrally
Low CA
Low distortion
Low flare
Low price
Precise AF
Compact for focal length

Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Cons

No weather sealing
Weaker edge performance at longer lengths

Features: 4/5

Handling: 5/5

Performance: 4/5

Value: 4.5/5

Overall Verdict

4.5/5

With thanks to CliftonCameras who provided the Canon EOS 5DS R used for testing.

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