This independent review site earns affiliate commission (at no cost to you) when provided links are used to make any purchase
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS C Lens Compared to the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS C Lens | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|
| Year Introduced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 22/16 | 21/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 24.4° - 6.2° | 24.4º-6.2º |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/5.0-22 / f/6.3-29 | f/5-22 / f/6.3-40 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 100-112mm = f/5.0 113-234mm = f/5.6 235-400mm = f/6.3 |
100-111mm = f/5.0 112-233mm = f/5.6 234-400mm = f/6.3 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 40.9 oz (1160g) | 40.9 oz (1160g) |
| Actual Weight | 40 oz (1132g) | 40.8 oz (1155g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.4 oz (67.5g) | 2.3 oz (65g) |
| In-Use Weight | 42.3 oz (1199.5g) | 43.1 oz (1220g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.39 x 7.76” (86 x 197.2mm) | 3.4 x 7.18” (86.4 x 182.3mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.46 x 8.08” (88 x 205.2mm) | 3.49 x 7.48” (88.7 x 190.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 11.11” (282.2mm) | 9.83” (249.7mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 3.03” (77mm) | 2.35” (59.6mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.82 x 2.9” (97 x 73.6mm) | 3.81 x 2.92” (96.9 x 74.1mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 10.42 - 13.45” (264.6 - 341.6mm) | 9.86 - 12.21” (250.5 - 310.1mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1” / 2.41” (25.3mm / 61.3mm) | 0.95” / 2.21” (24.2mm / 56.2mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HSM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 720° | 142° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 5.3-19.7' (1.6-6.0m) 19.7' (6.0m) - ∞ |
Y / Full 19.69' (6m) - ∞ 5.25' (1.6m) - 19.69' (6m) |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 62.99” (1600mm) | 62.99” (1600mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 36.85” / 61.1” (936mm / 1552mm) | 57.52” / 58.11” (1461mm / 1476mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.24x | 0.26x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 110° | 80° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | O / Y | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | Y |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH770-05 Buy ► | Y / LH770-04 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4 / | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 100mm = 11.95' 135mm = 15.46 200mm = 22.96 300mm = 34.13' 23.62" x 15.75" Target: 400mm = 21.77' |
100mm = 11.82' 135mm = 15.53' 200mm = 22.82' 300mm = 34.22' 400mm = 43.46' 23.62" x 15.75" Target: 560mm = 30.37' (w/ 1.4x) 800mm = 42.53'(w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 100mm = 3642mm 135mm = 4711mm 200mm = 6997mm 300mm = 10403mm 600mm x 400mm Target: 400mm = 6636mm |
100mm = 3604mm 135mm = 4734mm 200mm = 6956mm 300mm = 10430mm 400mm = 13247mm 600mm x 400mm Target 560mm = 9257mm (w/ 1.4x) 800mm = 12964mm (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS C Lens | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens |
Buy ► 
|
Buy ►
| |
| Rent ► | Rent ► | |
Recommended Retailers
- B&H Photo(strongly recommended)
- Adorama
- Amazon.com
Wex Photographic
Camera Canada- Check the used inventory at
B&H | KEH | Adorama | MPB - * $100.00 USA rebate available Dec 16, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025 — Buy now!
Rent it Here
Can you help right now?
Please share this page!
