Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS SportsvsSony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports
300-600mm / F4
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FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
100-400mm / F4.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS suits you better
- Weight2575g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm 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
- 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports469.9mm long × 167mm diameter
- FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS205mm long × 93.9mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 300mm | 100mm | +200mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 400mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F32 | −10.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 98cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.35× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 3.97kg | 1.40kg | +2575g |
| Length | 469.9mm | 205mm | +264.9mm |
| Diameter | 167mm | 93.9mm | +73.1mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 77mm | −36.5mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2017 | +8year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports relative to FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports
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FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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