Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens for Sony E

Introducing the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens: Impressive Reach in a Compact Design

The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. With its relatively compact design, it offers impressive reach without compromising on optical performance. The lens features a range of low dispersion glass elements that ensure high clarity and accurate colors throughout the entire zoom range, while effectively minimizing chromatic aberrations and color fringing.

Handling this lens is intuitive and user-friendly. It incorporates a stepping motor that enables fast and near-silent autofocus performance, as well as precise manual focus control. Additionally, the lens is equipped with four-stop effective optical image stabilization, which significantly reduces the impact of camera shake, allowing for sharper handheld shooting. For even more stability, the lens is compatible with the optional TS-111 Tripod Socket, which ensures steady shooting when used on a tripod or monopod.

As part of Sigma’s Contemporary line in the Global Vision series, this lens strikes a balance between convenience and performance. It combines a compact and lightweight build with versatile handling and exceptional optical capabilities.

Key Features:
– Telephoto zoom lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, with compatibility for APS-C models providing a 150-600mm equivalent focal length range.
– Incorporates one F Low Dispersion (FLD) element and four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements to effectively reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in improved clarity and color accuracy.
– Optical image stabilization compensates for up to four stops of camera shake, ensuring sharp and steady imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds.
– Integrated stepping motor enables quick and quiet autofocus performance, enhanced by an optimized AF algorithm for smoother focusing.
– Minimum focusing distance of 3.7′ at the 100mm end of the zoom range and 5.2′ at the 400mm end, with a maximum magnification of 1:4.1.
– Features an AFL button that can be customized to adjust various shooting settings, along with a focus limiter switch for faster focusing within specific distance ranges. The lens also includes a zoom lock switch to prevent accidental barrel extension.
– Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
– Brass bayonet provides improved mounting accuracy and rigidity, while rubber sealing in the mount design makes it dust- and splash-resistant.
– Compatible with the optional TS-111 Tripod Socket for secure use on a tripod or monopod. The lens includes the PT-31 Protective Cover, which maintains a seamless appearance if the tripod socket is not used.