Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS ContemporaryvsSony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
100-400mm / F5-6.3
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E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
70-350mm / F4.5-6.3
105-525mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight510g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-350mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary199.2mm long × 86mm diameter
- E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS142mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 70mm | +30mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 350mm | +50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.12m | 1.1m | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.23× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.14kg | 625g | +510g |
| Length | 199.2mm | 142mm | +57.2mm |
| Diameter | 86mm | 77mm | +9mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary relative to E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
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