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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

Product Comparison: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

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

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

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General Specifications

Brand

Canon

Sigma

Model

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

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

Origin

Japan

About the Product

The EF 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS II USM lens delivers a superb combination of cutting-edge performance, compact construction and brilliant resolving power that's great for sports and wildlife photography.

The SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is to achieve a lightweight and compact construction for higher usability with similar specifications. It has put a special emphasis on its optical performance by incorporation of 1 FLD and 3 SLD glass elements.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Canon EF

Maximum Aperture

4.5 /f

5 /f

Minimum Focal Length

100 millimeters

150 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

400 millimeters

600 millimeters

Lens Type

Telephoto zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

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

It's sharp at all focal lengths and apertures.
This lens is fantastic at all focal lengths and apertures.
Clear photos throughout the zoom range.
Great lens, love the sharp images.
I really liked the ranges of this lens. It takes very good photos.

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

While heavy, compared to virtually anything else with 500 or 600 mm focal length it's pretty light and as a consequence, given the excellent image stabilisation.
The Sigma has the significant advantage of the extra 200mm in focal length and is also a highly portable lens compared with prime lenses.
This is an exceptional lens, it is fast and sharp at all focal lengths. I love using it.
As many have pointed out, with its unspectacular maximum aperture the lens isn't great in low light.
You can see here that at max aperture the depth of field is insanely narrow, so when doing wild life stuff it's better to go up to F11 or so and have a higher ISO.

Size & Weight

Height

3.7 in.

4.1 in.

Width

3.7 in.

4.1 in.

Depth

7.6 in.

10.2 in.

Weight

55.38 oz.

68 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

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

The lens has the right weight and size to allow you to handhold with the camera for long periods of time.
The lens is pretty heavy but compact for a 400mm f5.6 maximum reach.
The new twist-to-zoom and compact size make this glass easy to use and less prone to sucking in dust.
Weight is just right, and of admirable size.
Only downside for me is the weight of the lens, it gets heavy after carrying it around for extended periods.

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

The Optical Stabilization is fast, solid and dependable, and when coupled with the compact size and relative light weight, it becomes an exceptional handheld super telephoto lens.
Quite big and heavy, but not as heavy as the Sigma Sport 150-600mm version, and not heavier than other comparable lenses.
I'm loving the light-weight and the speed of autofocus. Also purchased the USB dock, which allows access to custom settings, and is recommended.
1st thing I noticed was the size, it's huge. Especially at 600mm. Now I knew it was big, but using it daily I realised how big.
This is a good lens, and I like it a lot but I don't bring it as many places as I thought I would due to its size and weight.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

38.4 in.

110.2 in.

Field Of View

24° - 6°10'

16.4º - 4.1º

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Manual Override, Manual Focus, Auto Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

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

It's focus is super fast and precise which makes it easy when the subject is moving fast.
Incredibly fast and accurate autofocus.
Wonderfully sharp and fast focusing.
This lens is awesome. Sharp and very quick and quiet to focus.
It is very fast focus and the IS is awesome.

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

The focus limiting switch, with three positions of full range, closest focus to 10 metres and 10 metres to infinity is really useful, - if you're trying to shoot a bird through gaps in branches.
The other feature I like is the manual focus override. If you have the time, and birds are not very patient usually, you can fine tune the autofocus manually.
Focus is excellent, really fast. And zooming is a bit of a chore, in that you have to twist to zoom then release and twist again to full zoom.
Auto focus is OK but a little slow. Fine for birds on the ground but flight shots are less easy.
The OS (Optical Stabilizer) drains the camera's battery within a very short time. Sent mine back in exchange for a Sigma 50-500 a much better lens.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Canon

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

21 Elements in 16 Groups

20 Elements in 14 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

77 millimeters

95 millimeters

Extras

Four-stop Image Stabilizer, Durable L-series construction, Fluorite and UD lens elements, Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), Circular aperture

Dust and splash-proof construction, Water and oil-repellent coating, Sigmа USB Dock, Hyper Sonic Motor

What customers say about "Features"

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

Extremely sturdy and well built.
The pictures are simply amazing.
Zoom and focus ring feel nice and the close minimum focusing distance has its uses.
USM focusing is very fast and silent.
Easy to carry in the field and really fast focus.

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

Fully compatible with Sony A7R2 cameras, with the MC11 adapter. All focus settings are maintained, I couldn't see any issues at all.
Certainly with higher resolution crop sensor cameras, this lens will be able to deliver in low light and tracking capabilities.
Autofocus is quick and accurate - even with a (big 95mm!) protector filter screwed on the front.
At 600 mm there is already hardly any light reaching the sensor and a CP filter cuts out most of it.
You need a good 95mm filter for about $100US or so, to protect such a big lens.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

MSRP

2399.00 $

899.00 $