Sigma 100-400 L Mount Review: Tested With Panasonic S1R, Leica SL2 and Sigma FP

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Sigma 100-400 L Mount Review: Tested With Panasonic S1R, Leica SL2 and Sigma FP
There have been quite a few reviews for this lens, particularly the E mount version, so let's take a look at the L mount version. Not everybody needs such a long telephoto lens, but if you do (and if you have an L mount camera), the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS lens might be for you.
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Thank you for doing l-mount reviews.

[@TECH360TV]

My pleasure. I’m a fan of the L Mount alliance so look forward to more lens reviews coming

[@ianbrown704]

As always a quality review, certainly will be getting this for my SL2 - its a no brainer. Thanks for the review

[@TECH360TV]

No prob. Glad it helped! It performs quite well in the SL2. Very sharp images

[@josephyang3260]

You really deserve more subscribers, your reviews are pretty through. Only thing I’ve noticed that could help your reviews is talking about weather sealing, gaskets as well as video performance of the lenses with sample footage explaining your thoughts

[@armiesphotography9414]

Love the tones of your images. Great review

[@TECH360TV]

Thank you 🙏

[@mrjonkane]

Looks good, nice review and great to see the L-mount version tested on a few different cameras. I have the fp and have been considering it so it's useful to see your results without IBIS. I regularly use the Lumix 24-105mm where the OIS is very effective at 105mm but out to 400mm is a different challenge. Would certainly benefit from being on a tripod which of course is not ideal for all situations and could probably handle higher iso in some circumstances but definitely makes me consider a bit more carefully 👍

[@DalsPhotography]

Thank you so much for reviewing this lens, I am awaiting for the 150-600 :) as I am a wildlife photographer. I really appreciate it, best regards from Uruguay!

[@TECH360TV]

Most welcome. Yes a 100-500 would be fantastic

[@TL-vt8uk]

Great Review!! Will be picking this up for birding for sure! Thanks!!

[@TECH360TV]

Congrats and thanks for watching!

[@kristoffergo6294]

Thank you for reviewing it on a L-mount:) I really appreciate your handwork

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for watching

[@LuBiBochum]

Thanks for your test !!!!

[@slows728]

Thank you very much for the review. I tested this lens with my A7III for video and footage is jerky at 400mm because the A7III IBIS is very bad. How good is the IBIS for video with the S1/S1R ? Thank you.

[@Bryan-lu4du]

Pretty solid lens looks like. Will consider if for my SL2

[@TECH360TV]

Good option for the SL2.

[@amweber21]

Thank you for testing this. I have been searching since it was announced a review on an L mount camera with no luck. About the Sigma Fp.. Raising the shutter would have solved the problem. ALWAYS choose shutter over iso with a lens like this. A slightly noisy image that is sharp is better than a clean image with motion blur. Besides, high iso is impressive on the fp so it will likely be no problem. ✌️

[@TECH360TV]

Yes it will but because the FP doesn’t have a viewfinder unless you attach one you will be holding it away from your body thus it will be less stable than to hold it like a traditional camera.

[@mikeoclimberMTB]

First thing to do on the FP is up the min shutter speed. I think it comes stock around 1/60 or so. With no IBIS I would say the min should be like 1/100 or 120. The FP has a dual base native ISO of 100 and 3200, so 3200 isn't noisy compared to other cameras if you need to use it.

[@below90hz]

Thanks for the review. Unless Sigma comes out with a sport or Art version that hits a minimum 400mm, your video sealed the deal: this will be the telephoto lens I purchase for my S1R. EDIT: Just want to add that you link to the Sony E mount version in your description. I'd love to support you so I think it would make more sense to link to the L mount version for this particular video.

[@klaus.bernhard]

Hi, thanks for this review. I m using this lens also with my s1r. But, as a landscape photographer I m always using this couple on a - very steady- tripod. By looking at my pictures (at a 27 great monitor) and zooming in, some pictures look very blury. I m not sure but maybe it's the Stabilisator. So, in this case I have one in the lens and one in the body. To switch off I m not sure if it's enough to switch off at the lens? The body stabilisation is still on? I can't switch off this one in the menu. Any idea? Thks klaus

[@FlowMediaArts]

I have the S1R thank you that you are make videos from L-Mount!!!

[@TECH360TV]

Always been a fan of the L-Mount cameras

[@adosq]

What about Panasonic 70-300... is sigma still better pick?

[@Idigitalone]

Thank You! I wish to buy IT and put in on Panasonic Lumix S5. Hope IT will do the job!

[@politicallynotcorrect]

Will this be compatible with my Panasonic G9?

[@Calidastas]

I think the modern meta is now to just up the ISO so that the aperture isn't as critical as before and you can still shoot shorter exposures. Lightroom's new AI noise removal is so good that I've quite worrying about ISO for lenses that aren't that bright like this one.

[@TECH360TV]

Yeah AI noise removal is crazy. We did that with 4K videos. It took days but the result was amazing.

[@mikekirkinis5507]

Thanks for a great review. About 10 days ago I picked up a Sigma 100-400mm L for my Leica SL2. Based on use so far I really like this lens, it's obviously not in the league of the Leica Vario Elmar 90-280mm L which I also have, however the Sigma's much lighter & has longer reach for wildlife. Have also used the Sigma 1.4x tele-converter with the 100-400mm, there's no noticeable loss in IQ. Re your comments about camera shake, I've found the same with some images, I suspect it may be shutter slap? I've found that using the Electronic shutter makes a positive difference & yields sharper results. This lens certainly punches above its weight, I'm keeping it.

[@TECH360TV]

Congrats on the lens. Yes this isn’t in the same League as the Leica 90-280 but also a lot less expensive haha Will try the electronic shutter with it next time.

[@calebjones7769]

Can this work on the s5ii ?

[@youtubill33]

Great review! Anyway, what is the performance of AFC with this lens ? Is it usable for sports?

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks! Yes very usable

[@mkphotography3873]

great review ... this is the review I was waiting on before buying .... everyone reviewing the Sony version and I have the S1R .. how is the auto focus ? did you use face/eye detect when shooting ppl on the street ? or did you manual focus for all the shots ?

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks. AF is good. You get the squares on people when your use it. No issues with that at all. I don’t use manual focus really. Most of my tests are done with AF.

[@mkphotography3873]

TECH360.TV ok great..... I tried the Mc-21 adapter and it was a nightmare with canon lenses and the 35 1.4 🤦🏽‍♂️.... Had to send it back...

[@TECH360TV]

Understand. Yes native L mount glass is always better

[@jal2550]

YES! I needed a telephoto lens to join the L Mount alliance, so its time to join!

[@TECH360TV]

Enjoy. It’s a good system

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

Great review, thanks! Can I use this lens on my recently acquired Panasonic Lumix S5?

[@TECH360TV]

Sure.

[@agoodjoe6910]

I am on the Sony A7RIII, I was originally contemplating the Sony 100-400GM. After looking at extensive reviews, and finding out that I could buy this 100-400 (for landscape/birds/general wildlife), the tripod collar, and the Sony 24mm 1.4 GM for the same amount of money. It's an absolute no brainer.

[@TECH360TV]

The Sony 100-400 is a fantastic lens but yes you could get most of what you need and an extra lens for the same price

[@jliang70]

I got the Sony version of the lens. The performance of this lens is very good in good lighting condition as reviewed. In Australia the E mount version of this lens is $1043 (AUD) which is about 1/3 of the Sony 100-400mm and less than 1/2 the price of 200-600mm. The best bang for buck super zoom lens for Sony E mount. I can't wait to see if they come up with 150-600 mm version of the lens.

[@TECH360TV]

Yes looking forward to a 600mm variant as well

Just got my sigma 100-400 dg dn and for me setting 2 on the image stabilazation seems more stabile to me.

[@slows728]

How good is the stabilization ? I would like to use this lens handheld for video with the S1 in 4k30fps and 4k60fps (APSC-crop).

[@srijonmondal8842]

Great review. . . . Just loved it What do you think about using a Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 with a 2x converter vs using this lens. . . . ? Sigma 70-200 is kinda more sharper

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for watching! The Sigma is designed for DSLR not mirrorless so I do t think you can maximise the benefit out of that lens like a native L mount lens

[@srijonmondal8842]

@@TECH360TV yess thats a point

[@scottcampbell9479]

Number 2 on image stability is for panning shots only

[@oudjunk]

Come back to use Leica SL again after tried M camera. I have never tried sigma on SL before.

[@TECH360TV]

Try it. You will be impressed for the price and image quality

[@TimofejNenarokov]

Any plans for sigmas new 85mm L mount variant review?

[@TECH360TV]

Yes. Getting it to test hopefully by end of the week

Hi, one q: between this one and the 70-300 from lumix at the same price what do you recomend for documentary video and out door events?

[@TECH360TV]

Probably 70-300 or even something wider will be better for run and gun video shoots. Too risky to miss moments while changing lenses.

@@TECH360TV thanks, very helpfull :)

[@JCustom]

Finally someone on L mount

[@TECH360TV]

Always looking out for the L mount users

[@JCustom]

@@TECH360TV Any comments on the CAF? The caf isn't too great for the 24-70 DG DN and 35 1.2 DG DN lens so far on my s1r/s1. My S pro lenses night and day in comparison for caf. The hunting is much reduced, and focus speed is significant faster. However, I read online that sigma has been improving on this. Would you say that the 100-400 sigma has this improvement? Thanks

[@TECH360TV]

CAF on any fast lens with the contrast based AF system will propose a challenge. However with this lens starting out at f5 there isn’t an issue. As for the comparison to Panasonic glass, I find them relatively similar in focus speed

[@MrHero1976]

Those are some dope shades! Curious do ya rock any other watch brands then Panerai ?

[@TECH360TV]

thanks! I have a Rolex GMT II but I’ve been a Panerai fan since the year 2000.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

Would be nice to see some more telephoto lenses for the L mount considering M43 seems to be dying a slow death.

[@TECH360TV]

Basically it’s the 70-200 from Panasonic 90-280 from leica and the sigma 100-400 currently. But the Panasonic has teleconverters

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@TECH360TV Yeah I think we need sigma to make a 200-600 or something similar. Ideally 600mm for FF.

[@TECH360TV]

Agree

[@michaelpitogo9074]

cool glass. Do u mind sharing the model?

[@TECH360TV]

Oakley Split Time

[@LUMIXSTUDIO]

Great review!! handsome @@!!

[@TECH360TV]

Thank you

[@poonricky5310]

Is it the AF fast enough to capture a car running towards the camera ? with Panasonic S1/R ?

[@TECH360TV]

Yes if you have the settings in the camera set properly

[@stevek7319]

I'm not sure I follow. How is the SL2 "sharper" than the S1R with the same lens?

[@TECH360TV]

Yes because the sensor design is different

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Hi Thanks for this video. Nice to see you again. Owner of both Nikon D3S with 150-600 G2 and lumix S1R I was calculating this evening that to reach the equivalent focal range and final image on the S1R as on the D3S with 600mm I would need a 300mm and crop until 12Mpx the sensor of the S1R... And then the leica 90-280mm came to my mind... but at a stellar price!!! Searching for something else I found this sigma. But I’m getting used to very high quality result and I’m afraid this stigma will not be satisfying me... since I met the 90mm SL prime lens (check my video ;) ) Did you already test the SL 90-280 ? Any thoughts on the comparison? Thanks again for the videos you make and the effort on the L mount

[@TECH360TV]

The 90-280 is a fantastic lens but you will deal with weight and size issues when you take it out. However if you can get a good price on it like you said, you will be well rewarded. The Sigma is also very good but different category of lens.

[@anandk199]

I was not convinced about the image quality of this lens.. I am using an SL2, I shot some cats which weren’t particularly moving too fast and shot some stationary objects too.. neither did I like the image stabilization (1 or 2) nor did I like the sharpness at the longest focal length! Maybe the lens I got was a dud.. When you’re spending money on SL2 you really don’t want to be compromising on IQ AT ALL!! I returned it despite this being the only option out there with this focal range.. I’ll rather wait for the pana 70-300 and get that I guess.. the pana 70-200 f2.8 is INCREDIBLY SHARP!! I tried the 2x TC and that disappointed me as well so returned the TC too.. sticking to the 200mm for now and shooting APS-C mode for longer reach with the pana 70-200..

[@TECH360TV]

Understand. Everyone has their preferences. The 70-200 is a fantastic lens

[@ArminHirmer]

regarding FP: better a noisy shot of the lion then a shaky one. but yeah maybe this lens is overkill for the small FP

[@liamburke1436]

Tony stark lives!!!

[@darshanmehta1449]

Good informative review Speaking a bit too much and too fast - can get monotonous to listen after a while - it is a constructive opinion and not to derate the effort 😊👍🏽

[@TECH360TV]

Sure point taken. If needed can slow down playback a bit so it’s easier to understand