Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM 'C' lens review (Full-frame & APS-C)

[@d53101]

I bought this lens in November 2023 for my Canon 90D. The stability control is the best had seen in any lens. As well the autofocus is fast and reliable. I am very happy with this lens.

[@williamblackburn6504]

What type of mount does it use

[@personallycatholic]

Thanks, I have a 90D and was considering this lens for it myself. It's mostly for landscape shots.

[@Mazzi-AC]

​@@williamblackburn6504Hi. On 90D you can use EF and EF-S lenses, so I'm sure this Sigma is EF.

[@cryhavoc38]

Since this update, Sigma has updated the firmware and IS algorithm to make the lens IS far more stable. Def worth getting the usb hub to update your firmware if you own this lens

[@Zunderfeuer]

Thank you for that information, I am about to buy this lense and it sounded like stabilisation was bad. Not what other reviewers had to say

[@dimitrislelekis6943]

how and where ? thanks!

[@igorkubiak]

when was this update? so if I buy it now IS and AF is going to be better?

[@steviesteve750]

I own this lens, and the IS is much more effective than your review sample!

[@nickomon14]

does it have that annoying high pitch focusing sounds?

[@bartjes2509]

@@nickomon14 I have this lens for a week now and I don't hear this sound, it is pretty quiet so birds don't fly away. IS is working perfectly so I even have 1/40th second exposures sharp, hand-held. This heavy lens should come with a tripod mount though. I have a Canon 6D mk. II by the way

[@METAL4K-UK]

That's good to know.

[@staLkerhu]

Then you have a good copy. There are "complaints" about the poor IS performance on this Sigma lens...

[@titmousey]

Is this lens too big for everyday use? Will it feel too bulky to be my main lens?

[@edfoster6280]

I received this lens 2 days ago. I have so far experienced no problems with AF between the limits. It is very sharp through all the limits. I use it on my Canon 6D mk2. At high ISO there is some noise, but is as good as if not better than the Canon 400mm L lens. For the price it is far better than anything on the market

[@BareERaws]

Great review as usual. Your the only reviewer that is consistent and to the point while having great testing of the lenses.

[@malonipastroni395]

I'm using it on the canon rebel t7, the autofocus is amazing, the OS is fantastic, and it is sharp all around.

[@stfc4619]

About the stabilizer, I put the lens on the sigma dock and change the OS for dynamic and it work a lot better. Its like the stabilizer start to work only when you press the shutter but at dynamic, it start working half press using the custom c1 or c2. I got rid of my canon 70-300 L for this one and so far happy with it. You didnt mention that we cant put a tripod collar on it and that is something I miss a lot when traveling, I used to attached my rapid fire on it leaving my body free for changing lens. Anyway, really sharp when micro adjusting with the dock!

[@stfc4619]

By the way, you are a reference for me when Im interesting about a lens. Love your work!

[@christopherfrost]

I've got a feeling that could indeed be the situation. I wish I had a Sigma USB dock, to check. But really, it should come out of the box working the right way (IMO)

[@dhawrylkiw]

I agree that the stabilizer is limited out of the box. I just returned from shooting a week long motorsports event, and it was frustrating to pan in mode 2. IMO both stabilization modes function more like mode 3 in Canon's big glass, where stabilization is only active while the shutter is open. Sigma seems to limit the angle of correction that the stabilizer offers before the shutter opens. Looking through the viewfinder, you can see it working, but only in a very small 'range'. Presumably this allows the rest of the correction to be available during exposure. Stabilized shots seems to come out as expected. I have a Sigma dock for a sport lens, but I haven't had a chance to use it with this lens yet. Good to hear that the dynamic mode functions better through the viewfinder.

[@JacobDragyn]

I don't know if this is a recent change or if I just didn't notice it, but B&H and Adorama in the US include the USB dock for free currently. Maybe that's their way of solving the problem?

[@simonleung1027]

Absolutely agree with setting custom button to dynamic, a world of difference.

[@reyalpEleluku]

Hi Chris, Thanks very much for the review. I have this lens and have updated the firmware with the USB dock. I sold my Canon 70-300 mm, my Sigma 170-500 mm and a fine ukulele to buy it. The Canon was sharp at 300mm (f8), but I think the Sigma is as sharp (or sharper) at 400 mm (f6.3). I don't do video, so the OS is good for me as I generally shoot little birds in morning/afternoon sun at 1/1600 or faster. I find its autofocus is generally as fast as my old canon, and I'm getting better result with flying birds. It is way faster and sharper than my old Sigma, which was in fact very good between 3 to 20 metres (400 mm at f8). I have used the Sigma 100-400 mm on my Canon 600D and 70D. I'm very happy with it. BTW, Canon's DPP (version 4) recognises this Sigma as a Canon 100-400 mm lens.

[@christopherfrost]

Sounds like a good lens for you :-)

[@skyboy123454321]

reyalpEleluku was your copy of 70-300mm the mkii version?

[@bradvandamme2116]

I use this lens on my EOS 90D and it works great! I use it for wildlife and it gives me some amazing shots; slightly soft (as pointed out in the video). The image stabilization works amazing. Your lens used for the review definitely needed to be updated, or had some other issues wrong with it. The auto focus does the job, but if not the manual override comes handy. The biggest downfall I'd say is the appersture range. Although, the 90D isn't the best in lowlight either, so combine that with this lenses aperture and images can start to become noticeably grainy in anything but ideal lighting. Regardless, I'd say it's a quality lens, especially for the price. Im very happy I got it!

[@landspide]

this lens is fantastic on the m50/m6, for the price it simply can't be beat.

[@SjoerdWess]

FINAAAALLY someone using these using a FILM camera! Legend!

[@mchlhth]

Another great review, Chris! If I were you, I wouldn't worry about rushing out to upgrade my full-frame camera for the sake of reviews. I'd imagine the majority of your audience own, at best, a 24MP camera, which isn't far off from your 6D. If they were able to afford a 36-50MP camera, they probably would have budgeted for an equally expensive set of lenses, one would think ;)

[@tooshmart6669]

D800's are going for $800 with 36mp, why would I buy a T7i when I can buy a 6 year old sensor that performs better than a 5Dmk4. High megapixel camera's are more accessible these days.

[@ekevanderzee9538]

And with that budget allocated, they want THE BEST lens reviewer to do his thing for them.

[@yousefphotos]

I got this lens , and it’s surprisingly sharp wide open !! I adapt it on eos r

[@nickomon14]

does it have that annoying high pitch focusing sounds?

[@Latore]

I own this lens with nikon D5600 and I was bit disappointed with sharpness at 100 mm ,but then I watched few videos and bought sigma usb dock and calibrate the lens. I had to go 12 stops negative at 100mm and 6 stops at 135mm on all focus distances and after that Im 100% happy with the sharpness. And image stabilization is quite good afer latest update.

[@jayguitarmeddling9400]

Hello Chris. Thank you for the review. I have the sigma 150-600mm and I'm very happy with it, it's still a large telephoto with all the compromises and a steep learning curve if you are used to them. From your video the OS of the 150-600mm seems to work better. I don't know how it is with the 100-400 but for the 150-600 sigma tells you not to manual focus in AF mode, if you intended to both auto and manual focus use OF mode. Manual focusing in AF can damage the motor according to Sigma.

[@andervid27]

It would be nice a comparison between ultra-zoom lenses: Sigma/tamron 150-600mm and Sigma/tamron/canon 100-400mm

[@borden17]

I just picked up the 100-400 today for my canon 1DMK4 this video was great when I was doing my research

[@przybylskipawel]

Great job! Could you possibly compare it side by side to the newer one on high res body? And maybe to Canon 100-400 II / RF 100-500?

[@cryhavoc38]

Since this review, sigma has released updated firmware to enhance the stabilization. It's a fantastic lens now

[@Defe27]

cryhavoc38 also without the sigma dock?

[@uneternal4253]

You should do an updated review with the firmware updated. The stabilisation went from night to day when I did that.

[@mattltech]

Best lens reviews on the planet. Thank you!

[@Zahidulhasan]

Brought this yesterday. OS looks ok upto 1/60 sec. I found it fast auto-focus as canon STM lens, Picture quality also very satisfactory. Thanks for your review. So fal i brought all lens based on your review. Thumbs up.

[@wintereater]

Hey Chris, so Sigma actually released a new firmware update for this lens the other day, and one of the improvements was for the stabilizer, and I gotta say the difference is night and day. Previously, I had to use the dock to turn on the Dynamic Mode setting to get stabilization that was actually useful, but now even the standard mode is very good, if not even better than the old dynamic setting. The current Dynamic mode is maybe a little too stable now haha.

[@christopherfrost]

Great!

[@kevins2684]

I’m sure that Sigma will argue that this OS is, indeed, correct out of the box. I, like you, was disappointed at first. The explanation I got was that the OS is ‘held back’ until shutter press and experiment bore this out, but I found it disconcerting. Using the USB dock I was able to set one custom setting to give steady view while shooting and allowing as fast focus as possible. I set another custom mode for movies which slowed focusing to emulate ‘focus pulling’. I’ve had this lens now for a year and it gives me a lot of keepers. Better photographers would get more keepers, I’m sure 😊

[@pchewi]

Always a pleasure to see your video. Keep up the good work.

[@VeredRose_]

Thank you Christopher for your review! It helped me a lot. I bought this lens yesterday 😃📷

[@nikcname]

Hi, just wonder does it come with tripod leg?

[@VeredRose_]

@@nikcname Unfortunately it doesn’t come with a tripod.

[@scorpionx211]

Hi Chris, As you probably remember I am watching all your videos and love them. I wanted to leave my opinion here regard this lens. I bought this lens a month ago and took it with me for whale watching in Portugal and Azores Islands. First I must say that this lens is amazing!! Second, I have to disagree on the OS.. I did not try it in video but I could shoot a photo at 400mm and 1/4 seconds and still get a perfectly stablized image.. Maybe it is not the best in class but absolutely worth the money.. You said that the canon 100-400 mark 2 is sharper.. that is absolutely not true.. Both lenses are showing almost exact sharpness in almost every configuration and the Sigma is even sharper at times. I could find that if you shoot something very far on 400 mm closing aperture will show better results and sharper

[@marcinlangner1800]

you're doing a great job with all reviews

[@anulearntech]

You should start including sigma tap in console in your Sigma reviews since a lot of the performance can be tuned one's taste with it. I think you can improve the OS performance from being favourable for video to being favourable for stills. Also I guess you can customize it to be more performing better in the viewfinder or final image.

[@CoachNation]

Thanks for the review. I have this lens with the Canon mount, and use an MC-11 adapter to work with my Sony A6500 and A7RII. I also have the USB dock which has allowed me to upgrade firmware and adjust the lens. I have not had the same problem your video shows regarding image stabilization. Plus the Sony bodies have 5-way internal stabilization that helps. I agree with the many reviewers here and elsewhere about there not being a tripod mount for the 100-400 being something of a drawback. Optically, I'm happy with the lens.

[@mattltech]

Tripod mount. I bought one and it works beautifully. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DTJV1B9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@JohntechFL]

Nice, I'm about to buy this lens this week.

[@guzzi95]

Hi Christopher. I have this lens and not being an expert by no means, I am still really pleased with mine on my canon 7d mark ii. I took several Eagle photos with it recently all hand held and was quite pleased with the results...

[@HS-fk6hb]

Hi Chris, are you planning on reviewing the Tamron 100-400mm as well? And what lens should I buy for wildlife photography, this Sigma 100-400 (but calibrated focus and IS), the Tamron variant, or the Sigma 150-600? And are there even better options in that price range? Weight is not a problem for me at all. Thanks!

[@christopherfrost]

I'm going to be testing the Tamron 100-400 soon. Another not bad option is the Sigma 50-500 OS

[@frederikvanreusel]

which one would you recommend? The Sigma 100-400 or the Tamron 100-400?

[@pummelu3423]

Sigma

[@karate-kampela2950]

Tamron has better vc,af,weather seal. So tamron. Imho im gonna buy the cheapest one i can find used.

[@FilipHuzjak]

Been waiting for this review, thank you!

[@DavidBoixo]

Hi Christopher. First, big thanks for all your incredible and useful work. And my question: ¿have you any experience about add a teleconverter on this lens? ¿what is your recomendation? ¿the Sigma option? ¿other independent brands? Thanks a lot!

[@christopherfrost]

I haven't tried that

[@1911Savage]

"Shouting your instructions." LOL

[@TexasCovertCarry]

Just got this lens...holy cow it's sharp. They are all over eBay for around $500

[@firegardn77]

I bought this for my Sony A6500 and a firmware update fixed the stabilization. The dock also helped to specify AF speed and IS modes.

[@IanWilkinson]

My thoughts exactly - you just beat me to the comment! One thing I find slightly puzzling is the lack of a tripod collar and no real possibility of fitting an after-market product, although with a bit of DIY tape it's possible to adapt a Sigma TS-31 collar, as shown here:- www.dpreview.com/forums/post/59616116. I don't trust the lens and MC-11 mount adapter to dangle from the A6500's tripod screw without long term harm ensuing!

[@firegardn77]

Ian Wilkinson agreed, the lens is excellent for my non-professional purposes. A collar would have been great though.

[@IanWilkinson]

I rented the Sony FE 100-400mm for a couple of days and although its image quality is slightly better than the Sigma's, the Sony has faster AF, great stabilisation in the viewfinder, better build quality and handling, _and_ a tripod collar - albeit at a price three times higher than that of the Sigma!

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

I haven't tested out this lens's video during OS modes but I shall do so for my follow up review. While shooting stills though I felt it was adequate.

[@LBOtaku]

wouldn't the auto focus work much better in a more recent canon mirrorless like my Canon M50? Can i sugest a retest of this lens with your new Canon M6 MKII??? or better even would be a face off between this and tamrons version in that camera.

[@bri_v]

I currently own a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM, and was considering buying this as an upgrade for an upcoming trip to Europe. Is it worth the money?

[@Illuminationsfromtheattic]

The price on this lens just keeps going up! In the US you can't find it for less than $800 now.

[@yamatemikey]

I use this with the 7dii Its perfect cause i do not use a tripod. Its my fav cause its very versitile. You can see it and images in most my recent videos. Thanks for the good info.

[@bradleymoney07]

My sigma 100-400mm autofocus stopped working after 2 months. But the lens was really good when it worked

[@chrzanik666]

Just purchased one excited...

[@HR-wd6cw]

The stabilization on the Sigma was my concern. While I think the Sigma is probably sharper than the Tamron 100-400 in the corners, I'm concerned about the stabilization. However, I don't think it's as bad as you make it seem in the video (based on other video's I've seen of it). HOwever, at the same time, I have heard the Tamron's is a bit better overall 3:52 Are you sure that's high pitched "squeal" is normal? I'd think the lens would be quieter than that when focusing. Tamrons are very quiet, and the only other lens I had that sounded similar to that was my 70-200 Nikon (VR) when the AF motor was going out.

[@benjidoerr]

Sharper than the 180mm macro?

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Wow! Finally! :) Btw is it my internet or is the video Ltd to 360p!

[@stfc4619]

Joaquim Gonsalves I have 1440p on my phone actually.

[@ErvinFlores42]

Thanks Chris very good review!👍🏼

[@spyrost.4943]

Hello Christopher are you going testing Tamron 18-400 at the near future?

[@AKRON-Productions]

That lens looks very good

[@bobchristensen4897]

When you tested at 250mm did you rely on the auto focus? Or do you tweak the focus maually? I haven't used this lens but I am considering purchasing for high school baseball games.

[@doros9.2]

Hey Chris, are you considering doing a review of the corresponding Tamron 100-400mm lens? Thank you :)

[@melrosemediaonline]

Hi Chris, I purchased the Sigma and think its a great lens with great image quality. Do you think my image quality would improve more, is there benefit of buying a canon 400mm F5.6. Do you know if there is enough of a difference to warrant buying the Canon Prime? Your views are appreciated?

[@netkev92]

Any chance you’re reviewing the new Tamron 100-400 soon? I’d like the tripod collar option, but this Sigma looks like a heck of a lens to beat.

[@christopherfrost]

Hopefully I will quite soon. It's a lens I would be tempted to get - its image stabilization will probably be a lot better than this Sigma lens

[@Magnetron692]

Hi Chris, thank you very much for this review! I'll stick with my old Canon EF 5.6/100-300mm L and EF 5.6/400mm L. They perform very well on the Canon 6D I own as well and 20 Megapixels are sufficient in most cases plus you have the advantage of high ISO capability. With the Sigma adapter I can use both lenses on the Sony A7 II with image stabilization. Best wishes, Ralf

[@don6570]

Hi, any chance you will be doing a review of the Tamron 100-400mm G2 and/or a possible side by side comparison with this sigma 100-400mm lens, thank you.

[@agranshusingh7223]

Which is better tamron 100-400 Vs sigma 100-400? Please help me decide

[@twiztedzero1685]

I've heard but not confirmed, that Canon pairs up well with the Tamron 100-400 Di VC USD and the Sigma version pairs better with Nikons - no idea if there's any truth to that. Maybe that's something you could look into for a future vlog/video.

[@robertkoernke588]

is there a 100-400mm lens with a better review for the EF mount.

[@melrosemediaonline]

Hi Chris, I would be interested to hear how this sigma compares to the Tamron 100-400. Is this something you plan to review soon?

[@christopherfrost]

Hopefully soon!

[@ignasb]

looking forward already! those two lenses now come for essentially the same price.

[@averageconsumer5283]

between sigma art 100-400 mm and sigma art 150-600mm, in your opinion which lens is sharper than the other? thanks for review

[@christopherfrost]

The 100-400 is sharper but if you're shooting at 600mm you will get more detail than cropping a 400mm image

[@martinzhang5533]

The two lens are not art series, they are contemporary

[@jacobsack]

great unbiased review

[@TheRealAMG]

I’m stuck between this and the canon. 70-300mm IS USM 2, the focal range is what’s pushing me to the sigma as I own a 90D as I’d get like 600mm out of it

[@DelvesPhotos]

Thanks for the review.

[@bappadityachandra10]

Hi I have seen the review of both sigma and tamron 100-400mm. But still confused which one should I buy for Nikon full frame camera.

[@jeilynvazquez3363]

Hello, I ask a question. I have this SIGMA 100400 lens, a week ago with a nikon camera. And today I went out pedaling my bike ... on dirt roads, quite stony, quite ugly, and now that I get home I start to think, is it that all that rattling can affect the camera or the lens, which I have on a backpack? because on those dirt roads it shakes a lot I use google translator Spanish to English

[@diegoramirez6165]

Nice video. Do you have the chance to test this sigma 100 400 with the Sony a7r II using commlite adapter?

[@christopherfrost]

I can't remember, sorry

[@adityashankert]

Is it possible to review lens for EOS R system?

[@adityashankert]

I am looking to buy for RP

[@pochosublow6548]

hi Chris, do you have a sony a6300? try testing the lens with it if you can, you'll probably see that the lens quality specially at longer focal ranges and not so close focus it performes really better, apparently to the weak AA filter contributes on that, i had the sigma 150 600 "C" and the canon 100 400 II on a 7D mark II side by side with a6000,a6300 and a7r2, and i always got better quality at the long end with the mirrorless, ALWAYS... (WITH THE SAME LENS.... ) bye!

[@deepakpratapgangwar583]

Hello Chris...Will this would be gud on canon 550d body .....My main focus is on wildlife photography?

[@christopherfrost]

If you watch the review, you'll see all about how it performs on an APS-C camera like your 550D

[@aboabdo12]

Can you possibly review the new Tamron 18-400mm lens? Thank you for your valuable reviews.

[@wintereater]

Does anyone know how this compares to the Sigma 150-600 C in terms of image quality? I have that lens and I find it to be a little too heavy and awkward to lug around, especially since I'm not a tripod photographer. This one weighs significantly less and is quite a bit shorter, so I'm wondering if it would be worth switching it out since I can still return the 150-600 atm.

[@joefrat]

Wintereater I have rented the Tamron 150-600 (G1 & G2) lenses and this lens. I liked the reach of the 600 mm but in the end I prefer this lens. This lens is sharper and I prefer the image quality. The final thing for me is how much lighter and compact this lens is. The 150-600 is a big and cumbersome beast and after swinging it around at an air show I realized it’s just not a practical. I’m saving to purchase this lens. It’s one I could definitely carry with me at all times.

[@netkev92]

I'm looking at similar options. A 150-600 seems great on paper for maximum reach. If the 100-400 is a lot sharper, it would be more convenient most of the time, and add a 1.4x teleconverter when wanted.

[@kjellhedberg7779]

The 100-400mm is a little sharper than the Sigma 150-600, and far better contrast. Birds I shoot at 7,1 -400mm is great. The best result is at 200mm, much sharper than Canon 100-400mm II

[@frederickletterblair]

I was very intrigued at first when it came out but it doesn't have tripod ring......I totally need that T.T

[@anirbanmanna4896]

Thank you for review this lens.I like your review style. Can you please review tamron 90mm vc macro.

[@dr.sommer5069]

Anirban Manna Yes this would be nice

[@jrcn49]

Hi, I'd like to know which one has the best "bokeh" in your opinion: either the Tamron 100-400mm or the Sigma 100-400m. Thank you!

[@xinlei9245]

I think is sigma 100-400

[@christopherfrost]

They're very similar. Take a look at the sample pictures on my videos, that's the best way for you to decide

[@Lemon-uz4mc]

But Chris, will the 150-600C be better more as a telephoto lens？ It offers more range, although 50mm longer in minimum, a bit heavier, but even it is, wouldn't we expect some more weight on a large telephoto lens？I did try out the two, and I think the stabilization of the 156C was a stop or more better. Image quality was……Meh its the same. But it isn't really more cons for the better capabilities, right？You wouldn't be doing portraits with a lens meant for wildlife……Or would you？ Also the 156C is cheaper. If not, relatively cheaper in my opinion. Chris, please do try the 156C and gise us some neat comparison.

[@flechmeister10]

What do you think of the sigma 120-400?

[@ishorgurung4241]

hello sir... i am interested on wild life phtographt.. i first saw ur review about camera n lens from u which i really like it. thanks for the video...well sir my buget not so big... i m thinking to buy canon 80d . so i want ur suggestion which camera should i buy and which lens will b best for me for for long distance thanks

[@christopherfrost]

An 80D with a lens like this, or the new Tamron 100-400, would be great

[@ishorgurung4241]

Tamron 150-600mm IS THIS GOOD FOR CANON 80D FOR WILD PHOTOGRAPHY SIR....

[@christopherfrost]

Look at my review

[@AcidTripwire]

A cool offering from Sigma but the dark and non-constant aperture is offputting. I would rather have Canon's 70-200 2.8 II on a crop body or a couple of fast primes. Canon's 400mm 5.6 can be had for a lot less, albeit with no stabilisation.

[@rodpereztv5356]

Chris, which are the best lenses for night photography?

[@sergioserramusic]

Can you please review the new Tamron 100-400? It seems great value for money and it seems very sharp but with a more reliable AF than the Sigma... :)

[@christopherfrost]

I am planning to :-)

[@sergioserramusic]

Great!

[@ArianOby]

..... it comes ""Recommended" ............ Thats all you need to know ... Ta Chris! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidbarnes3851]

Hi Chris, I too have the M3/Sigma lens combo and have a very tough time getting the sigma lens to auto focus at a distance - have you resolved the issue yet? Your help is much appreciated! I really like my M3 and use the new 10-18mm and new 18-105mm canon lenses which both perform really well for me. Any Advise? Maranatha

[@christopherfrost]

I don't have the lens anymore, sorry! All the best

[@davidbarnes3851]

Hi Chris, what did you replace it with; in sync with your M3?

[@STAG162]

can this lens be adapted to be used on a Canon EOS M50 (APS-C)? I'm trying to find a zoom lens for astrophotography to be adapted to my current camera, and I'm coming up short.

[@stephenpartridge686]

This lens is of interest to me, would love to see a comparison against the older (but IMHO very good) Sigma 120-400 OS which is significantly heavier!!!

[@ceadinurmazi]

Am avut Sigma 120-400 mm . Dar pentru puțin timp. Am fost chiar foarte mulțumit de el. Achiziționat second cu 300€ . Am reparat odată mecanismul de ghidaj deoarece l-am scapat jos , e prea greu la 1750gr. Și a costat 100€ reparația undeva la IAȘI România la un fost cameraman de televiziune. Din păcate nu am experimentat prea mult cu el . Mi-a fost furat împreună cu toată trusa foto , prin Italia în Delta Del PO Veneto, studiam minunatele păsări flamingo . Avea stabilizare bună, claritate a imaginii foarte bună. În cele mai multe cazuri necesita trepied adecvat greutății sale dar eu am tras cu el din mână . Per total ...O sa-i duc dorul.

[@stephenpartridge686]

@@ceadinurmazi I have no idea what this says. What language is it so I can translate it?

[@ceadinurmazi]

@@stephenpartridge686 I had the Sigma 120-400 mm. But for a little while. I was really happy with it. Purchased secondhand for €300. I once repaired the guide mechanism because I dropped it, it's too heavy at 1750gr. And the repair cost €100 somewhere in IAȘI Romania to a former television cameraman. Unfortunately, I haven't experienced much with it. It was stolen from me along with all my photo kit, through Italy in Delta Del PO Veneto, I was studying the wonderful flamingo birds. It had good stabilization, very good image clarity. In most cases, it requires a tripod suitable for its weight, but I shot with it by hand. All in all...I will miss him.

[@stephenpartridge686]

@@ceadinurmazi I too own the 120-400 in Canon EF Mount and would be curious to see the difference between it and the new 100-400…

[@SunnyNick18]

Does this fit canon do’s 1200D?

[@mrcoolwebsworld]

I found the tamron 100-400 was a lot better and I can not see the differance to my 100-400 canon other than the weight so I sold the canon for a nice light easy carry around lens.

[@ekevanderzee9538]

What, besides price and the initial 50mm, is the reason to choose this over the 150-600?

[@christopherfrost]

Size and weight is also a consideration

[@bjornkaneteg5380]

Request: Review of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4,5-6,3 Di VC USD

[@JacobDragyn]

Just the review I was looking for. I'm between this lens and one of the cheaper 150-600 options. Do you have a preference, specifically the quality at 400mm between this and the Tamron 150-600?

[@christopherfrost]

The picture quality on this lens will be a bit better, a bit sharper

[@JacobDragyn]

Thank you for answering. The minimum focus distance and weight were on my mind too.

[@khernatify]

Hi, thanks for your very useful work mate, I've got SA version and it's quite soft on sigma sdq on 400mm against the light of bright sky but I didn't have a chance to adjust af yet and it's a bit off. AF on sdq is only fairly useful in very good light conditions for things like elephant or slower imo ;) I can confirm OS makes very little difference. On A6500 picture quality is better AF is million times better and actually very good if you use distance limiter, I can't believe OS works with A6500 IBIS but it seems to be better than on sdq, maybe because it's surprisingly well balanced with mc-11 and little A6500 body comparing to sdq. I don't think there is better option to A6500 for wild life with this lens BTW. Also you can put tripod collar on mc-11 with little help of duct tape as I've seen somewhere on Internet. I'm thinking about adopting some collar to fit where lock switch is making two cuts for it at 90 deg so you can turn it portrait. Should be fairly well balanced especially on 400mm. Even that I had it delivered together with 24-105 f4 which this lens looks like piece of junk in comparison ;) it still feels like extremely good value for money. No regrets. Happy shooting.

[@khernatify]

Sorry, just noticed it was solution Ian Wilkinson mentioned and it was on the lens rather than mc-11, my bad.

[@kellywiens3567]

Less than 2 weeks ago there is a software update for the af update this speeds up the af better

[@AlexVisualMoments96]

hi ive just gotten this lens for my z7 not used it yet if any tips on how to get it focised ad also which mode to put the switches on be great too i got this lens instead of the nikon 200-500 but im thnking of looking t the 500mm PF lens for nikon z7 have u tried one if so whats it like

[@ClaroPires]

How sharpness is against EF-S 55-250 on APS-C?

[@simplehumblelifephilippine429]

hello guys,im planning to buy a 100-400mm lense,but which one sharper..the Sigma 100-400mm or Tamron 100-400mm? Need your help guys.

[@monkehp]

Sigma 135 f1.8 review coming soon?

[@RyvnMusic]

Would you recommend this over the Canon 70-300mm L or 70-300mm II?

[@christopherfrost]

Not over the 'L' lens, but maybe over the 70-300 II, if you really want the extra 400mm reach

[@RyvnMusic]

Thanks! That definitely narrowed down my choices to two lenses. 70-300mm L and 70-200mm f/4 IS USM with a 1.4x teleconverter.

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

What is the maximum zoom