Sigma has announced the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM telephoto zoom lens. The lens is compact and lightweight optically stabilized with with a dust and splashproof mount. It weighs 1160g/41oz, is 182mm/7.2in long, and has a 67mm diameter filter thread.
For quick control of the angle of view, the zoom ring incorporates a push/pull mechanism in addition to the regular twist mechanism. It can focus down to 1.6m/5.2ft, and features a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8. The optical design comprises of 21 elements in 15 groups with four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and a hypersonic motor with an updated algorithm.
The price is yet to be determined and will be announced at a later date.
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens officially announced
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemoporary Lens
- Top performance with the specification and functionality of a more expensive unit
- Compact packaging with uncompromising image quality
- Push/pull zoom mechanism incorporated
- Telephoto plus macro functionality
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- Fast AF with full-time manual override
Note: The operation of full-time MF may vary based on mount type
- Compatible with Mount Converter MC-11
- Mount with dust- and splash-proof construction
- Nikon electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism included
- Available SIGMA USB DOCK (Makes customization and flexible adjustment possible)
- Available Mount Conversion Service (Allows use with another camera body)
- Rounded diaphragm
- Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
- High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
- Evaluation with SIGMA’s own MTF measuring system “A1”
- Made in Japan (With outstanding craftsmanship)
- The lens barrel is engraved with the year of release
Technical Specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 100–400 mm |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F5–6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 21 |
| Groups | 15 |
| Special elements / coatings | Four SLD elements |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.16 m (6.3″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.26× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 1160 g (2.56 lb) |
| Diameter | 86 mm (3.4″) |
| Length | 182 mm (7.18″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Zoom method | Push/Pull (extending) |
| Power zoom | No |
| Filter thread | 67.0 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Hood product code | LH770-04 |
| Tripod collar | No |
| Other | |
| Notes | Rotating or push/pull zoom. |
