I really love the style of your videos, they are just awesome. Focus and colors are perfect in my opinion. Most important, you’re able to transfer a lot of knowledge and information within your videos.
I shot for years with the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens on a Canon 7D Mark 2 Camera and loved the capabilities (especially the ability to add a 1.4x TC to the combination and achieve an equivalent 224-896mm focal range (that is absolutely mind boggling)... However, I didn't use it as much as I thought I would because of the size and weight. I decided not to purchase either the 100-400mm or 200-600mm Sony when I switched over to Sony gear. Instead, I decided to rent one of those lenses for the few times I needed that focal range. However, when Sony introduced the 70-350mm lens which weighs only 625g to mount on my A6400 which weighs only 403g, I picked up one of these. I have an equivalent 105-525mm lens on an APSC camera which totals out to just over a kilo for the package... No problem that I cannot use this lens on a full frame camera since I always shot the 100-400mm mounted on my crop sensor 7D Mark-2...
It purely depends on a) how important the weight is. B) are you planning to upgrade to full frame in the next 2 years? If you answer no and yes go with the sigma. Otherwise, you need to figure out which is more important as while every lens has a resale value its never near close to the initial price of any lens. I will say this balanced on something like an a6400 would be a tad awkward. You'd need to be prepared to brace it with how you hold it and carry the weight (consider how you shoot. I carry all the weight on my back for long days and I saved weight with EVERY piece in my kit to be able to pack something like this). In my experience, full frame glass usually delivers better quality so if you can do without the wide end of the zoom range by packing another lens (and you have capacity to swap between while shooting) I'd go for the sigma. Hope this helps.
Good reviewer, but not among the best. Dustin Abbott is one of the best video reviewers, the only better ones you'll find are those in-depth lens disassembling text reviewers.
I’m glad to see a competitor to the popular native 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 GM. The loss of a 1/3rd of an f-stop seemed negligible, I was interested in how it would handle performance wise and whether it would be an acceptable alternative. I’d love to see a comparison vid down the line! If I were to travel and bring only two lenses, I’d assume this would be a fantastic option alongside a nifty fifty or maybe the 24-105 if nighttime isn’t an issue
Me too. Both are very similarly priced and have near similar focal range. Which performs better on an APS-C is going to determine my choice; as Sony 70-350 is around 500g lighter than this.
pankaj verma The Quality from the Sony is very Good ...in think it‘s very similar. I use the Sony on my APSC camera but it‘s an Option to buy the Sigma for my Sony FF .
I use 70-350 interchangeably on A6400 and A7iii. Not only is 70-350 lightweight, it also offers FF coverage at wide end and only 1.2x crop at long end, which is no issue when shooting 4k30p on A7iii.
@@pankajvermacs they dont have similar range on a apsc camera. its a full frame lense. meaning it will have way more reach than the 70-350 becuase that is the apsc lens. maybe against the 70-300 full frame setup.
Anyone has had problems with autofocus noise? just got this lens and when trying to autofocus makes a constant focus electronic noise that is pick up with the micro. Never seen such a noise before.
I bought this for my Sony A6500 and I couldn't be happier, I also have a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 and a Sigma 19mm 2.8, all of these lenses can be used later on a full frame Sony, which is too rich for my blood. This lens is Fantastic for wildlife!
For my 100-400mm SIGMA E, I purchase an iSHOOT $49 (Aug 2021) collar from AMAZON. Works perfectly and allows for 90-deg rotation if you wish to take both portrait & Landscape orientations (not sure why? but who am I to ask...LOL) Nice build. Stout. And fits perfectly once aligned with the silicon gasket off the SIGMA. I have a lot of self-teaching to do to get familiar with this lens before heading to MT-WY-SD country but I do plan to bring it with me, weight or not... Cheers!
It looks like an amazing lens... I would rarely need the reach, so for the money I would probably get the 70-200 2.8... But I could totally see where this would be a great lens for those who could use a longer lens!
My Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6 Lii has essentially replaced my 70-200/2.8 Lis. It’s just so much more versatile for me and it CAN resolve very nice bokeh. This Sigma looks super nice for Sony shooters.
Hey, thanks for this great review! I love Sigma and I love zooming. When I looked at the size for me it's just a bit too long for international traveling. I think this lens is wonderful for birding and athletic events. However, with good seats at a stadium I've found that a zoom to 200mm works quite well. There are smaller lenses, I believe by Sigma, cheaper, that go to 300mm and would probably work a bit better for me. Thanks, again!
I have been wanting to try out wildlife photography but could not justify the cost in the long lenses. This is just what I have been waiting for. Thanks for the informative review!
It seems that sigma is stepping up the game and giving us cheaper options with out lacking quality something i like and most likely only buy sigma glass for my a7iii from this point forth
Thanks a lot ! always appreciate your detailed reviews, they have really helped me a lot. I have a quick question ; have you tried it with the A7s iii ? Is it stable enough with the active one especially near 400 mm ?
I had the sigma 100-400. It was great but I ultimately gave it up for the tampon 50-400 which has many of the same benefits with the extra 50mm on the wide end. If you are tracking young kids, and are not sure how close they will get, the 50-100 range can be quite useful. Otherwise, I found the two lenses very similar in performance in all other respects.
I do a lot of hunting and wildlife content, but with a lot of other gear so weight is always a concern. This looks like the best option for the weight and price. Going to order today...
Hey Dunna. I just got the lens 2 days ago. It's currently on sale for $849. What a steal. Anyway, I've been shooting handheld in my back yard. This lens auto focuses as well as any of the Sony lenses that I own. The images are amazingly sharp and I am very pleased. Also the colors are very rich. I can't see spending $2,500 for the Sony GMaster.
I have had the lens for a few days. Unfortunately, the front lens barrel extends automatically when the lens is held down. Is that the same with your example? It's quite annoying, unfortunately. Many thanks in advance!
I have had the lens for a few days. Unfortunately, the front lens barrel extends automatically when the lens is held down. Is that the same with your example? It's quite annoying, unfortunately. Many thanks in advance!
this would be perfect. I have the Tamron 17-28 (for around 800-900€), the 28-75 (also around 800-900€ when i got it new). This 100-400 would fit so nicely, because it would be priced very similar and the best thing is, all of these lenses have 67mm filter size :)
Good to see some other options. May pick one of these up at some point. Just moved to full frame and the one thing my lens collection is missing is that extra reach.
I tried both. I kinda liked 200-600 better. It's heavier but felt well balanced. It's noticeably longer but zooms and focuses internally, so no focus creep, or dust intrusion. It only takes 90 degrees turn to zoom from 200-600, which i thought to be a really thoughtful design. AF was snappy, almost instant on my A7R IV. I came away deeply impressed. On the other hand, for Sigma, I agree everything that's said on this video. It's lighter, more discreet (will draw lesser attention than the Sony), and more affordable. Dustin Abbot also did a comparison in between Sigma to Sony GM 100-400 where Sigma performed really well. However, I felt that Sony 200-600 was really well designed and there aren't many lenses like that. It gave me GAS after 5 mins trying the lens. I love Sigma lenses but this time, Sony really hit all the points for me... However, your experience may be different..
I ordered the 14/24 art & 24/70 art - i just ordered this today to add to my fov range- waiting for the a4iv in december!- Yippie ChaChing- Have you made any prints from this lens?
For wedding photos and videos, in low light situations what telephoto lens would you recommend? Shooting with a7iii and a6400. 2.8 70-200 gm is out of my budget lol would this sigma work or is f5 too limiting? Maybe 70-200 f4 or tamron 70-180? Help!
I've pre-ordered one for my A7 riii. I spend about 1/3 of my photography time shooting surf action from the beach. I currently use a Sony 70 - 300 in crop mode for extra reach. I tried a Sigma 150 - 600C and it was too darn big and heavy for an enjoyable photography experience, so sold it on to a friend. Was about to bite the bullet on the Sony 100 - 400 GM when this came out....looks smaller, lighter and more fun, not to mention the huge cost saving. I hope Sigma bring out the teleconverter in Sony mount too.
I have the same camera you do and was wondering about this lens. how do your photos turn out? are they as good as the gmaster or did you sell it and gone back to the gmaster?
Very well reviewed indeed. I have been planning to pick up a telephoto zoom for my Sony A6000 and had almost settled for the Sony 70-350 mm recently released exclusively for the crop sensors. Now with this announcement from Sigma there's a choice in the under $1000 segment. Which one should I buy? My focus is on an African wildlife safari. Thanks!
Thats a tough call since the sony 70-350 is designed specifically for aps-c so you might get better quality from it. If you're ever planning to go full frame, the sigma might make sense, but if not, the sony might still be the way to go.
I got the 70-350 on the a6600 body.It is very poor for flying birds.Everything over 200 zoom is extremely poor,very soft.This lens is cheap and light but was the biggest disappointment of any lens I bought in 40 years.I have been in contact with other 70-350 lens users to send me a sharp flying bird picture using this lens with a 250 or up zoom.Until now I have only seen poor results.do not waste your money on this lens go for the 100-400 or the 200-600.
No! I grab this lens 9/10 when I contemplate either it or the 70-200. The difference between 70 and 100 isn’t much but the difference between 200 and 400 is double! It’s a much wider range!
I have a Canon and a Sony. Both crop. I got a 70-200mm 2.8 for my canon, because it's soooo much cheaper than my Sony options. But that zoom distance for Wildlife, just isn't quite enough. And I prefer my Sony to my canon a LOT more. (Newer model with better features) So I'm trying to find more affordable zoom lenses like this for my Sony. It's a bummer it's not a 2.8, but its double the zoom.
I would have interest in this for sports photography. That is a very small part of what I do with my cameras. Still, it is interesting. It is hard not to ignore the price. Do you think Tamron will produce a lens in this range? Maybe a 180-360 mm?
Tamron would lose my respect completely. They make cheap, yet ok lenses, but they don't make the same focal range as the other producers which ends up you needing to buy MORE lenses if you want all Tamron option.
Thanks for the great review! I shoot wildlife (birds and mammals) with my A6500 (or backup A6000). A couple of years ago I found a killer deal on a used Tamron 150-600mm and use the Sony A to E adapter (A6500 does not need the translucent mirror). The focus is still not as predictable as I would want when panning and the resolution drops through the glass, but the major issue is weight! It is luggable and I do handhold it until my hand cramps up. I would hate to give up the extra 300 mm (200 times 1.5) unless the optics were better than what I have now. How would you compare the two lenses using my APSC? Thanks!
I've been thinking of getting the Nikon F Mount version for my Nikon Z7 as then I can use it in BOTH Full Frame and DX APS-C Crop mode on it. I think it would be awesome having the ability to zoom in to either 400 mm in FF or 600 mm in APS-C as you can switch modes right in camera with the Nikon Z system, plus even on APS-C on the Z7 I would still get a 24 megapixel photo which is still lots of resolution and size if I need to crop the photo.
That's dope! Keep in mind that the F Mount version is a bit of a different lens than the one I was reviewing here. I'm sure its still great but the functions and such might be a bit different.
@@dunnadidit Actually I just picked it up at Camera Canada here in London and it has all the features for the F Mount to Z Mount on the F to Z adapter for the Z7 as I took it out front of my house and did a quasi test with it. I am still going to take it out to test it more when I feel better as I am still recovering from being in University Hospital here last weekend with a strained heart due to a blood clot in one of my lungs.
@@mikebray48 I have a Sigma 100-400 for the Nikons's F mount and this works very well. I think that it was a very good buy. I see that every movie on the RUclips forces mirror less cameras and mirror less versions of lenses. I just bought a Nikon D7500 a few months and I must say that this is a very good camera. Switching to mirror less was to expensibe for me. Ergonomics of Nokon D7500 is great, instead of this I found on Sony APS-C (A6000 series). When I took A6400 and A6500 to my hand I feel like a small child with a toy. I prefer real cameras, so the decision was to take Nikon D7500 instead of Sony A6400.
Any concerns with it only being weather sealed at the mount? Think it would be problematic if used in windy, dusty areas? I would like to get it for surfing pics, but the lack of weather sealing, as compared to the sel70350, concerns me. I think the Sigma produces better photos, but how long until dust or moisture inside cause issues?
I have had the lens for a few days. Unfortunately, the front lens barrel extends automatically when the lens is held down. Is that the same with your example? It's quite annoying, unfortunately. Many thanks in advance!
I definitely have to check it out when I have got enough money someday🤟🏾 (after a OneWheel ups) since I started wildlife photography but only own an old Canon fd 75-200 which isn't really long enough and has a lot of chromatic abberations😕 But nonetheless I love it😊
Would the autofocus on this lens be fast enough to shoot birds in flight or aviation (airshows)? Also, how would this lens perform on an A7 series camera in APS-C mode (to give it that extra reach)?
Hi, Thanks for the review! I bought this lens recently, while I found the level-2 stable lization seems not work when I hold my camera and shot a non-move object. I tested the function between level-2 and OIS off, but don't see the difference. I do see the difference when using level-1. Is this a defect lense
This would be a hard choice.....this lens or the Tamron 70-180 f2.8.......Hmmmmm. Its bigger and you get more out of the lens, but aputure isn't as low. Man that's a hard one. Choices....I want to add a bigger zoom to my collection.
Tamron 70-180 F2.8 is good in low light and indoor but it has no OSS for A6400. . Sigma 100-400 is good for outdoor and more reach w/ OSS. I would buy Tamron 70-180 for my A7iii.
Like your video 👍I have the sony a6000 and are looking for a zoom lense to take photo of the kids (15 yo) playing soccer. Do you think this lense would work for that pourpose and give sharp pictures?
I'm torn... This lens which is native to Sony. Or go with the Tamron 100-400mm that is slightly faster, but in Canon mount with an e-mount adapter? The Tamron is cheaper for Canon EF, but adapters would bring the cost up nearly to that of this Sigma. Overall I wonder what the autofocus performance and image quality would be between the two, Sigma on e-Mount, or Tamron EF mount adapted to E-mount? Hmmmm
@@dunnadidit Oh yeah, for sure I would take a native mount over adapted. Always gonna increase the chances of problems with adapted lenses, focus issues, etc. Still, would be an interesting comparison test! lol
Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to test that lens but my experience with sigmas e-mount lenses vs lenses using the mc-11 is that the lens with no adapter performs much better (in the autofocus area)
Thank you for the review. I have ordered this lens at it is arriving tomorrow. I don’t understand the purpose of the focus distance switch. Can you please explain.
Basically, if you know that you’re going to be focusing on something closer, you can switch it from the full “throw” of the focus to a shorter segment. And the same if you know you’re focusing on something further away. Basically it will only focus between the parameters on the switch. It just allows you to get more precise focusing with your focus ring since the ring is now only covering a shorter distance. Hopefully that makes sense. I pretty much always left it on the full range mode.
i have a sony nex-6 and just bought this lens. my camera will not recognize it. it recognizes all my other e mount lenses. am i doing something wrong or is there a problem with the lens? thanks!
Man, the more I hear about this lens, the more it makes me want to get it; especially for Sony APS-C since you have that magnification effect with a field of view of 150-600mm (full frame equivalent). It's significantly cheaper, smaller and lighter than the Sony GM (now of course that lens is a professional one and therefore gives sharper images....) But hey, for the price, the performance of the Sigma seems insane! I saw the comments about the Sony 70-350mm (and I'm a complete beginner in photography by the way) but personally I wouldn't pick it I don't think. Because I would be looking for a decent telephoto lens for bird photography, the extra range awarded by the full-frame lens on an APS-C body would really do wonders for me. I mean .... 350mm is good enough for bird photography, but I feel like it's the minimum and seems pretty limited/limiting... At least I know I could go really far with the Sigma 100-400mm (150-600mm equivalent on APS-C which is insane)! Again all depends on your uses for a telephoto lens, maybe 350 is enough for you, but for me, for bird photography, it might be a bit short of a zoom range I reckon. But hey, maybe I'm wrong: is there another lens you would recommend for the use I described? I would be glad to hear about it ahah! ;) Great review as always Dunna. Thanks again, keep up the great content and stay safe out there everyone!
I just bought the Sigma 150-600 like 4 days ago to adapt to my Sony and now I'm trying to swap it out for this one! Any idea how it performs against the 150-600 Contemporary?
I really love the style of your videos, they are just awesome. Focus and colors are perfect in my opinion. Most important, you’re able to transfer a lot of knowledge and information within your videos.
Wow thank you so much!!
Really great review. Love your candor and enthusiasm. I'll keep coming back here for your expertise - your content is binge-worthy!
I'd love to see a comparison between this lens and the Sony 70-350mm OSS lens on APSC cameras...
I shot for years with the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens on a Canon 7D Mark 2 Camera and loved the capabilities (especially the ability to add a 1.4x TC to the combination and achieve an equivalent 224-896mm focal range (that is absolutely mind boggling)...
However, I didn't use it as much as I thought I would because of the size and weight. I decided not to purchase either the 100-400mm or 200-600mm Sony when I switched over to Sony gear. Instead, I decided to rent one of those lenses for the few times I needed that focal range.
However, when Sony introduced the 70-350mm lens which weighs only 625g to mount on my A6400 which weighs only 403g, I picked up one of these. I have an equivalent 105-525mm lens on an APSC camera which totals out to just over a kilo for the package... No problem that I cannot use this lens on a full frame camera since I always shot the 100-400mm mounted on my crop sensor 7D Mark-2...
It purely depends on a) how important the weight is. B) are you planning to upgrade to full frame in the next 2 years? If you answer no and yes go with the sigma. Otherwise, you need to figure out which is more important as while every lens has a resale value its never near close to the initial price of any lens. I will say this balanced on something like an a6400 would be a tad awkward. You'd need to be prepared to brace it with how you hold it and carry the weight (consider how you shoot. I carry all the weight on my back for long days and I saved weight with EVERY piece in my kit to be able to pack something like this). In my experience, full frame glass usually delivers better quality so if you can do without the wide end of the zoom range by packing another lens (and you have capacity to swap between while shooting) I'd go for the sigma. Hope this helps.
I'm also looking for this review :(
Probably one of the best lens reviewers on RUclips! Even though I probably won’t buy it (because I can’t afford it) was still entertained lol 😂
Haha thank you!!
Good reviewer, but not among the best. Dustin Abbott is one of the best video reviewers, the only better ones you'll find are those in-depth lens disassembling text reviewers.
I ordered one of these yesterday. Great review. It reinforces my decision.
I’m glad to see a competitor to the popular native 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 GM. The loss of a 1/3rd of an f-stop seemed negligible, I was interested in how it would handle performance wise and whether it would be an acceptable alternative. I’d love to see a comparison vid down the line!
If I were to travel and bring only two lenses, I’d assume this would be a fantastic option alongside a nifty fifty or maybe the 24-105 if nighttime isn’t an issue
Thanks for your input! I’ll see what I can do on the GM comparison!
I would like to see a comparison with the Sony 70-350 on APSC. Similar price range and focal ranges.
Me too. Both are very similarly priced and have near similar focal range. Which performs better on an APS-C is going to determine my choice; as Sony 70-350 is around 500g lighter than this.
pankaj verma
The Quality from the Sony is very Good ...in think it‘s very similar. I use the Sony on my APSC camera but
it‘s an Option to buy the Sigma for my Sony FF .
Thanks for the suggestion everyone! I'll see what I can do!
I use 70-350 interchangeably on A6400 and A7iii. Not only is 70-350 lightweight, it also offers FF coverage at wide end and only 1.2x crop at long end, which is no issue when shooting 4k30p on A7iii.
@@pankajvermacs they dont have similar range on a apsc camera. its a full frame lense. meaning it will have way more reach than the 70-350 becuase that is the apsc lens. maybe against the 70-300 full frame setup.
Anyone has had problems with autofocus noise? just got this lens and when trying to autofocus makes a constant focus electronic noise that is pick up with the micro. Never seen such a noise before.
I've been waiting for a lens like this for a while. A must have!
It will be interesting to see how it compares with the new Tamron 70-300
I bought this for my Sony A6500 and I couldn't be happier, I also have a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 and a Sigma 19mm 2.8, all of these lenses can be used later on a full frame Sony, which is too rich for my blood. This lens is Fantastic for wildlife!
How good is it for portrait?
@@medianikophotography Excellent
Actually a very interesting lens. Priced very fairly for what it is
No doubt!
I think it would be helpful to many people if you'd show the metric measurements besides the imperial ones. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the feedback!
For my 100-400mm SIGMA E, I purchase an iSHOOT $49 (Aug 2021) collar from AMAZON. Works perfectly and allows for 90-deg rotation if you wish to take both portrait & Landscape orientations (not sure why? but who am I to ask...LOL) Nice build. Stout. And fits perfectly once aligned with the silicon gasket off the SIGMA. I have a lot of self-teaching to do to get familiar with this lens before heading to MT-WY-SD country but I do plan to bring it with me, weight or not... Cheers!
Nice!!
Do you have miss focus issues?
2:25. can't think of a PG comment 😂 great vid dunna!
Lol... I don't think you're alone there!
It looks like an amazing lens... I would rarely need the reach, so for the money I would probably get the 70-200 2.8... But I could totally see where this would be a great lens for those who could use a longer lens!
I hear you. I didn't think I would want this and my 70-200 but not that I've felt the reach to 400mm... I LIKE IT haha
My Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6 Lii has essentially replaced my 70-200/2.8 Lis. It’s just so much more versatile for me and it CAN resolve very nice bokeh. This Sigma looks super nice for Sony shooters.
"For the money", except 70-200 f2.8 costs way more.
Hey, thanks for this great review! I love Sigma and I love zooming. When I looked at the size for me it's just a bit too long for international traveling. I think this lens is wonderful for birding and athletic events. However, with good seats at a stadium I've found that a zoom to 200mm works quite well. There are smaller lenses, I believe by Sigma, cheaper, that go to 300mm and would probably work a bit better for me. Thanks, again!
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
I have been wanting to try out wildlife photography but could not justify the cost in the long lenses. This is just what I have been waiting for. Thanks for the informative review!
This is what I am waiting for my Sony. Thanks for your useful information.
Glad it was helpful!
2.5x cheaper than Sony GM for same result...Who's going to buy it ?? ✋
Noice!
It seems that sigma is stepping up the game and giving us cheaper options with out lacking quality something i like and most likely only buy sigma glass for my a7iii from this point forth
Totally!
Idk if i can resist the 135 art much longer
Thanks a lot ! always appreciate your detailed reviews, they have really helped me a lot.
I have a quick question ; have you tried it with the A7s iii ? Is it stable enough with the active one especially near 400 mm ?
I haven’t yet! But with the oss in the lens and the stabilization in the camera I bet it will be great.
Dunna be covering all my bases lately
Noice!
I had the sigma 100-400. It was great but I ultimately gave it up for the tampon 50-400 which has many of the same benefits with the extra 50mm on the wide end. If you are tracking young kids, and are not sure how close they will get, the 50-100 range can be quite useful. Otherwise, I found the two lenses very similar in performance in all other respects.
Interest level peaked...nice work mate!
Thanks!
I do a lot of hunting and wildlife content, but with a lot of other gear so weight is always a concern. This looks like the best option for the weight and price. Going to order today...
Hey Dunna. I just got the lens 2 days ago. It's currently on sale for $849. What a steal. Anyway, I've been shooting handheld in my back yard. This lens auto focuses as well as any of the Sony lenses that I own. The images are amazingly sharp and I am very pleased. Also the colors are very rich. I can't see spending $2,500 for the Sony GMaster.
how is it on indoor performances?
Yes we want a comparison, thank you. I don't think the tripod mount its that expensive to produce, they just try to compensate the price
Thanks for letting me know!
Cool review... I very much enjoyed the humor and the puns 😂😂. I enjoyed the music...I'm starting to pick up on the details. 👍👍👍
Thanks Ricardo!
I've taken some wonderful landscape shots with this lens. It's a great performer for the price.
I have had the lens for a few days. Unfortunately, the front lens barrel extends automatically when the lens is held down. Is that the same with your example? It's quite annoying, unfortunately. Many thanks in advance!
Dunna's channel is literally if Peter Mckinnon and Gerald Undone had a baby
I like this a lot.
Greeeeeet review man! Keep it up!
Thanks a ton!
I would love to see a comparison done on a Sony APS-C camera with the Sigma 100-400 and the Sony 70-350.
Cool! I’ll keep that in mind!
Great Review, loving the new backdrop Especially in the corners ( Get it ) 😉👍
😉 haha glad you liked that!
I’m definitely going to buy this lens. I’m need a longer telephoto lens for my Sony a6300
Nice!
I have had the lens for a few days. Unfortunately, the front lens barrel extends automatically when the lens is held down. Is that the same with your example? It's quite annoying, unfortunately. Many thanks in advance!
this would be perfect. I have the Tamron 17-28 (for around 800-900€), the 28-75 (also around 800-900€ when i got it new). This 100-400 would fit so nicely, because it would be priced very similar and the best thing is, all of these lenses have 67mm filter size :)
Thanks so much for this great review :)
Glad it was helpful!
wondering if Tamron will come out with a competing lens... I mean 67mm filter thread on Sigma reminds me of the Tamrons LOL
I guess we'll see!
Good to see some other options. May pick one of these up at some point. Just moved to full frame and the one thing my lens collection is missing is that extra reach.
Glad to help!
Wish they did the 1.4x teleconverter in Sony e-mount
yeah ofcourse looking forward to get it dellivered to my house soon thanks for this review
DO A REVIEW OF THE SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 vs. SONY 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS on your APSC CAMERA
That is what I would love to see.
Ditto
Thanx for the useful review!
The button at the back is very shiny 😍
Who doesn't love a good shiny button!?
I am still waiting for some compact primes 300, 400 and 500mm !
Dunna did it...again!
Sing that to the tune of Britney.
Definitely saving my allowance for this lens
Now this makes my decision even harder. Do I go this one or the Sony 200-600 for double the price. Hmmm
Oh dang! Sorry!
I tried both. I kinda liked 200-600 better. It's heavier but felt well balanced. It's noticeably longer but zooms and focuses internally, so no focus creep, or dust intrusion. It only takes 90 degrees turn to zoom from 200-600, which i thought to be a really thoughtful design. AF was snappy, almost instant on my A7R IV. I came away deeply impressed. On the other hand, for Sigma, I agree everything that's said on this video. It's lighter, more discreet (will draw lesser attention than the Sony), and more affordable. Dustin Abbot also did a comparison in between Sigma to Sony GM 100-400 where Sigma performed really well. However, I felt that Sony 200-600 was really well designed and there aren't many lenses like that. It gave me GAS after 5 mins trying the lens. I love Sigma lenses but this time, Sony really hit all the points for me... However, your experience may be different..
I ordered the 14/24 art & 24/70 art - i just ordered this today to add to my fov range- waiting for the a4iv in december!- Yippie ChaChing- Have you made any prints from this lens?
Really great review
Cheapest way to get a 600mm reach on my a6300. Might have to take a chance on it
Thanks for the review. I was expecting you to touch on the functional buttons on the lens. I know the Auto Focus / Manual mode what about the rest?
That TS-111 tripod collar is just $107 direct from the Sigma site, FYI.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing!
thanks fot this review
For wedding photos and videos, in low light situations what telephoto lens would you recommend? Shooting with a7iii and a6400. 2.8 70-200 gm is out of my budget lol would this sigma work or is f5 too limiting? Maybe 70-200 f4 or tamron 70-180? Help!
I’d probably suggest the Tamron. My video will be coming on that one soon!
@@dunnadidit thanks Dunna!!
I've pre-ordered one for my A7 riii. I spend about 1/3 of my photography time shooting surf action from the beach. I currently use a Sony 70 - 300 in crop mode for extra reach. I tried a Sigma 150 - 600C and it was too darn big and heavy for an enjoyable photography experience, so sold it on to a friend. Was about to bite the bullet on the Sony 100 - 400 GM when this came out....looks smaller, lighter and more fun, not to mention the huge cost saving. I hope Sigma bring out the teleconverter in Sony mount too.
I have the same camera you do and was wondering about this lens. how do your photos turn out? are they as good as the gmaster or did you sell it and gone back to the gmaster?
hey Dunna, thanks for the great vid...what do u think about vignetting ?is it high ? or acceptable in your opinion
Struggling with the idea of getting the Sigma 100-400 instead of my Sony 70-300... what do you think?
That’s a tough one for me to answer since I haven’t had much of a chance to play with the 70-300. But I do love the 100-400 even on apsc
Very well reviewed indeed.
I have been planning to pick up a telephoto zoom for my Sony A6000 and had almost settled for the Sony 70-350 mm recently released exclusively for the crop sensors. Now with this announcement from Sigma there's a choice in the under $1000 segment. Which one should I buy? My focus is on an African wildlife safari. Thanks!
Thats a tough call since the sony 70-350 is designed specifically for aps-c so you might get better quality from it. If you're ever planning to go full frame, the sigma might make sense, but if not, the sony might still be the way to go.
I got the 70-350 on the a6600 body.It is very poor for flying birds.Everything over 200 zoom is extremely poor,very soft.This lens is cheap and light but was the biggest disappointment of any lens I bought in 40 years.I have been in contact with other 70-350 lens users to send me a sharp flying bird picture using this lens with a 250 or up zoom.Until now I have only seen poor results.do not waste your money on this lens go for the 100-400 or the 200-600.
Good news... Thanks !
I don't use 400mm very often, so the GM is really too expensive !
It could be THE ALTERNATIVE ! ;-)
Went for a hike today. Likely buying this instead of a 70-200mm this weekend. Am I nuts?
No! I grab this lens 9/10 when I contemplate either it or the 70-200. The difference between 70 and 100 isn’t much but the difference between 200 and 400 is double! It’s a much wider range!
It is interesting for the future, but I will get the 70-200 2.8 first. This is the most demanded lens for my at the moment.
I have a Canon and a Sony. Both crop.
I got a 70-200mm 2.8 for my canon, because it's soooo much cheaper than my Sony options.
But that zoom distance for Wildlife, just isn't quite enough. And I prefer my Sony to my canon a LOT more. (Newer model with better features)
So I'm trying to find more affordable zoom lenses like this for my Sony. It's a bummer it's not a 2.8, but its double the zoom.
I would go for the sigma 100-400, but I'm a Canon user might go for the Tamron
The older model I believe has a Canon mount version if you want to check that out!
Great lens!!
I think so too!
I would have interest in this for sports photography. That is a very small part of what I do with my cameras. Still, it is interesting. It is hard not to ignore the price. Do you think Tamron will produce a lens in this range? Maybe a 180-360 mm?
That would be interesting if Tamron rounded out their zoom lineup with that!
Tamron would lose my respect completely. They make cheap, yet ok lenses, but they don't make the same focal range as the other producers which ends up you needing to buy MORE lenses if you want all Tamron option.
I'm sure you can use the Sony teleconverters on this lens since it's an e mount
If you want to choose between Sony 70-350 vs sigma 100-400 dg dn for Sony aps-c , which one you choose ? 😋
70-350!
@@dunnadidit whyyy?
Because it’s made for aps-c whereas the 100-400 is designed for full frame.
Thanks for the great review! I shoot wildlife (birds and mammals) with my A6500 (or backup A6000). A couple of years ago I found a killer deal on a used Tamron 150-600mm and use the Sony A to E adapter (A6500 does not need the translucent mirror). The focus is still not as predictable as I would want when panning and the resolution drops through the glass, but the major issue is weight! It is luggable and I do handhold it until my hand cramps up. I would hate to give up the extra 300 mm (200 times 1.5) unless the optics were better than what I have now. How would you compare the two lenses using my APSC? Thanks!
I've been thinking of getting the Nikon F Mount version for my Nikon Z7 as then I can use it in BOTH Full Frame and DX APS-C Crop mode on it. I think it would be awesome having the ability to zoom in to either 400 mm in FF or 600 mm in APS-C as you can switch modes right in camera with the Nikon Z system, plus even on APS-C on the Z7 I would still get a 24 megapixel photo which is still lots of resolution and size if I need to crop the photo.
That's dope! Keep in mind that the F Mount version is a bit of a different lens than the one I was reviewing here. I'm sure its still great but the functions and such might be a bit different.
@@dunnadidit Actually I just picked it up at Camera Canada here in London and it has all the features for the F Mount to Z Mount on the F to Z adapter for the Z7 as I took it out front of my house and did a quasi test with it. I am still going to take it out to test it more when I feel better as I am still recovering from being in University Hospital here last weekend with a strained heart due to a blood clot in one of my lungs.
@@mikebray48 I have a Sigma 100-400 for the Nikons's F mount and this works very well. I think that it was a very good buy. I see that every movie on the RUclips forces mirror less cameras and mirror less versions of lenses. I just bought a Nikon D7500 a few months and I must say that this is a very good camera. Switching to mirror less was to expensibe for me. Ergonomics of Nokon D7500 is great, instead of this I found on Sony APS-C (A6000 series). When I took A6400 and A6500 to my hand I feel like a small child with a toy. I prefer real cameras, so the decision was to take Nikon D7500 instead of Sony A6400.
Any concerns with it only being weather sealed at the mount? Think it would be problematic if used in windy, dusty areas? I would like to get it for surfing pics, but the lack of weather sealing, as compared to the sel70350, concerns me. I think the Sigma produces better photos, but how long until dust or moisture inside cause issues?
I have had the lens for a few days. Unfortunately, the front lens barrel extends automatically when the lens is held down. Is that the same with your example? It's quite annoying, unfortunately. Many thanks in advance!
I definitely have to check it out when I have got enough money someday🤟🏾 (after a OneWheel ups) since I started wildlife photography but only own an old Canon fd 75-200 which isn't really long enough and has a lot of chromatic abberations😕 But nonetheless I love it😊
Did you get the onewheel already? or is that just next on the list?
Dunna Did It I haven't bought it yet😕 my parents said since it's so expensive I have to think about it until I'm 18🥺 I'm 16 now
Would the autofocus on this lens be fast enough to shoot birds in flight or aviation (airshows)? Also, how would this lens perform on an A7 series camera in APS-C mode (to give it that extra reach)?
Hi, Thanks for the review! I bought this lens recently, while I found the level-2 stable lization seems not work when I hold my camera and shot a non-move object. I tested the function between level-2 and OIS off, but don't see the difference. I do see the difference when using level-1. Is this a defect lense
This would be a hard choice.....this lens or the Tamron 70-180 f2.8.......Hmmmmm. Its bigger and you get more out of the lens, but aputure isn't as low. Man that's a hard one. Choices....I want to add a bigger zoom to my collection.
probably depends mostly on what you're doing with it. Sports and wildlife... 100-400. Events and more every day use, probably the 70-180
Tamron 70-180 F2.8 is good in low light and indoor but it has no OSS for A6400. . Sigma 100-400 is good for outdoor and more reach w/ OSS. I would buy Tamron 70-180 for my A7iii.
Like your video 👍I have the sony a6000 and are looking for a zoom lense to take photo of the kids (15 yo) playing soccer. Do you think this lense would work for that pourpose and give sharp pictures?
Sony 70-350 or this for APS-C?
If you're talking ONLY aps-c, then I think the 70-350 has the edge there.
I'm torn... This lens which is native to Sony. Or go with the Tamron 100-400mm that is slightly faster, but in Canon mount with an e-mount adapter? The Tamron is cheaper for Canon EF, but adapters would bring the cost up nearly to that of this Sigma.
Overall I wonder what the autofocus performance and image quality would be between the two, Sigma on e-Mount, or Tamron EF mount adapted to E-mount? Hmmmm
I mean, I would take a native mount lens 10 times out of 10 over an adapted lens but I have just had bad luck with adapters
@@dunnadidit Oh yeah, for sure I would take a native mount over adapted. Always gonna increase the chances of problems with adapted lenses, focus issues, etc.
Still, would be an interesting comparison test! lol
I would definately for the GM!
...if I could afford it. Yey sigma!
Haha
Can this lens be used on Canon aps-c?
Not as far as I’m aware.
Planning to purchase, how fast is the autofocus based on your experience?
Can you compare this lens with the older version for EF with an MC-11?
how is this compare with Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 with MC-11 Mount Converter? any focus speed different?
Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to test that lens but my experience with sigmas e-mount lenses vs lenses using the mc-11 is that the lens with no adapter performs much better (in the autofocus area)
How is the rubber Ring around the Tripot mount? Is it collecting alot of dust?
Manual focus lineair?
Sigma 100-400mm vs sony 70-300mm.
What you will choose?
For apsc, 70-300
@@dunnadidit what about full frame?
Thank you for the review. I have ordered this lens at it is arriving tomorrow. I don’t understand the purpose of the focus distance switch. Can you please explain.
Basically, if you know that you’re going to be focusing on something closer, you can switch it from the full “throw” of the focus to a shorter segment. And the same if you know you’re focusing on something further away. Basically it will only focus between the parameters on the switch. It just allows you to get more precise focusing with your focus ring since the ring is now only covering a shorter distance. Hopefully that makes sense. I pretty much always left it on the full range mode.
Dunna Did It thank you
Is it good for macro photography?
Just like GM version.
Hey brother, Im in #yeg, if you want I can lend ya my 100-400 gm if you wanna do a comparison/in depth review.
What is the L mount on your a7III? I want one.
i have a sony nex-6 and just bought this lens. my camera will not recognize it. it recognizes all my other e mount lenses. am i doing something wrong or is there a problem with the lens? thanks!
Will this lens not work with a Sony A6300 which is also e-mount but cropped sensor
Yup!
Thoughts on this versus the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3?
Unfortunately I haven’t used that tamron
@@dunnadidit All good. I’m debating between the two but leaning towards the Sigma even though it’s nearly double the price of the Tamron.
Yeah tamron’s been killing it in the value lately
Hi dunna, can you please make a voice over tutorial??? Please..
Also how to edit that voice over tutorial
Man, the more I hear about this lens, the more it makes me want to get it; especially for Sony APS-C since you have that magnification effect with a field of view of 150-600mm (full frame equivalent). It's significantly cheaper, smaller and lighter than the Sony GM (now of course that lens is a professional one and therefore gives sharper images....) But hey, for the price, the performance of the Sigma seems insane! I saw the comments about the Sony 70-350mm (and I'm a complete beginner in photography by the way) but personally I wouldn't pick it I don't think. Because I would be looking for a decent telephoto lens for bird photography, the extra range awarded by the full-frame lens on an APS-C body would really do wonders for me. I mean .... 350mm is good enough for bird photography, but I feel like it's the minimum and seems pretty limited/limiting... At least I know I could go really far with the Sigma 100-400mm (150-600mm equivalent on APS-C which is insane)! Again all depends on your uses for a telephoto lens, maybe 350 is enough for you, but for me, for bird photography, it might be a bit short of a zoom range I reckon. But hey, maybe I'm wrong: is there another lens you would recommend for the use I described? I would be glad to hear about it ahah! ;) Great review as always Dunna. Thanks again, keep up the great content and stay safe out there everyone!
Its not equivalent... you just crop part of it
could you use it for outdoor daytime sports as far as the autofocus is concerned?
Oh yeah! I think it would be great for that!
So, is there an APS-C equivalent(ish) to this lens that doesn’t have the downsides of using a full frame lens on APS-C?
Best bet is probably the sony 70-350 f4.5-6.3
@@dunnadidit Thanks. Checking it!
I just bought the Sigma 150-600 like 4 days ago to adapt to my Sony and now I'm trying to swap it out for this one! Any idea how it performs against the 150-600 Contemporary?
Unfortunately I don't have any experience with the 150-600... sorry Liam!
I've owned both now. Although the 150-600 is a beast, it with the adapter is not going to be as good. Native is always the better bet if possible.
Nice vid. How is this lens for video?
No complaints here
@@dunnadidit awesome. Looks like I might have to give it a try