Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm 5.0-6.3 DG DN OS für Sony E (750965)

The Sigma 100-400mm DG DN becomes one of the cheapest ways to enjoy the reach of 400mm on a full-frame mirrorless camera, making it ideal for wildlife or sports photographers on a budget. Available in Sony e and L-mount versions, it’s dust and splash resistant, focuses fairly swiftly and quietly, has optical stabilisation and supports an optional tripod collar accessory that was not available on the earlier DSLR version of the lens. In my tests it roughly matched the resolution and detail of the Sony 100-400mm G Master zoom which costs around two and a half times more. That’s not to say it renders the Sony redundant though: the G Master fights back with an aperture that’s one third of a stop brighter throughout the range, closer focusing especially at 400mm, higher contrast, better stabilisation, more confident focusing (making it more suitable for subjects in fast motion), a smoother manual focus ring, and comes supplied with a tripod collar and foot as standard. Demanding photographers on a higher budget will still aspire to the G Master zoom, but the Sigma makes the same range and detail affordable to many more and is an ideal match for entry to mid-range bodies. So like the DG DN lenses that preceded it, Sigma’s 100-400mm is a compelling option delivering respectable quality at a relatively low price and deservedly earns a recommendation. Let’s hope RF and Z-mount versions of all DG DN models follow sooner rather than later.