Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Review

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Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a new professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Is this the perfect do-it-all super-telephoto zoom lens for wildlife and sports photographers? Read our Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM review to find out...

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

The XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a super-telephoto zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a focal range of 152-609mm in 35mm terms, 5 stops of built-in image stabilisation, weather-proofing, fast and quiet auto-focusing and an aperture ring, is the new Fujifilm 100-400mm lens the perfect choice for wildlife and sports photographers? Read our Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR review to find out...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a 5x telephoto zoom lens for full-frame FX Nikon DSLR cameras. Read our in-depth Nikon AF-S Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR review to find out if this versatile lens is worth the £1,899 / $2,696 asking price...

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD

The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD is a weatherproof telephoto lens for the Four Thirds system. Featuring fast maximum apertures of f/2.8-3.5, this lens offers an equivalent focal length of 100-400mm in 35mm terms. Read our expert Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD review to find out if it's worth the £979 / $1,199 investment.

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. is a new super telephoto lens for the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lens cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 200-600mm in 35mm terms, the Panasonic 100-300mm lens is a perfect fit for wildlife and sports photographers, yet it's small enough to fit in your hand and only weighs 500g. Read our Panasonic 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. review to find out if it's worth adding to your lens collection.

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is a versatile telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Offering a bigger zoom ratio and much cheaper price than comparable lenses from Nikon and Canon, is this third-party lens worth considering? Read our Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary review to find out...

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a premium super-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame and APS-C Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR cameras. Read our in-depth Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 to find out if it can improve on the popular original version...