Preorder: Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

[Canon Rumors]

You can now preorder the brand new Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal upper product-highlights-header">PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS</p>
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<li class="top-section-list-item">EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Aperture Range: f/5 to f/22</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Four SLD Glass Elements</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Super Multi-Layer Coating</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Optical Stabilizer</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">TSC Material, Brass Bayonet Mount</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Compatible with Sigma USB Dock</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary: </strong><a href="https://bhpho.to/2mbMbih">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/sg100400eos.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> <a href="https://mpex.com/sigma-100-400mm-f5-6-3-dg-hsm-os-contemporary-lens-canon.html?acc=3">| MPEX</a></p>
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[brianodell]

I have been looking for a solid (super) zoom to pair with my 70d. I have been taking a lot of pictures lately of wildlife, the moon, etc. with my 55-250 stm. I like that lens, I would just like something with more reach.

Opinions on the following:

1) This new Sigma 100-400
2) Canon 100-400 ii (expensive)
3) Tamron 150-600 G2 (price, weight)
4) A possible new version of a Powershot SX60 HS

*edit 5) Possibly the Nikon P900?

I'm leaning towards this new Sigma.

Thanks!

 

[Mikehit]

1) no-one knows yet...
2) Excellent lens, even works well with 1.4 tc
3) I have used it in shop demo only - bigger than the Canon but very good quality. But reports suggest you may have to be prepared to try a couple of copies before you get a really good one
4) never used one but have seen very good results provided you don't want to print large or crop heavily

 

[magarity]

I have been looking for a solid (super) zoom to pair with my 70d.
...
1) This new Sigma 100-400
I'm leaning towards this new Sigma.

You should research how well your 70D will autofocus at 6.3 before you order one. It might be subject to "works ok in broad daylight only" so for wildlife in the early morning and late evening might be a problem.

 

[CombatClaret]

You should research how well your 70D will autofocus at 6.3 before you order one. It might be subject to "works ok in broad daylight only" so for wildlife in the early morning and late evening might be a problem.
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I don't think the 70d is listed as a camera which will Autofocus at f8 so watch our for pairing lenses with TCs.
I had no issues using the Sigma 150-600mm (C) at 600 & f6.3 in the short period I had it on a 70D.

 

[AJ]

799 USD.

For comparison, Sigma 150-600/5-6.3C can be had for 989 USD (including 100 USD rebate), comes with USB dock.
Tamron 70-300/4-5.6 lists for 449 USD.

 

[digitalride]

799 USD.
For comparison, Sigma 150-600/5-6.3C can be had for 989 USD (including 100 USD rebate)

If you want a 150-600mm ( sigma or the older tamron ) and you are patient, they go on sale for < $800 a few times a year from authorized retailers ( usually buydig or newegg ). Just set up a deal alert on slickdeals.

I'd imagine the 100-400 will see deep discounts as well in a while.

I bought the original tamron 150-600, but wasn't happy with the image stabilization. I sold it and got the sigma 150-600 and I'm very happy with it.

 

[brianodell]

Maybe I should wait until this 100-400 Sigma drops and see how it is?

I almost pulled the trigger on the Tamron 150-600 G2, but $1399 vs $799 is what caught my eye. I know they are different lenses... but.

 

[PHOTOPROROCKIES]

I have been looking for a solid (super) zoom to pair with my 70d. I have been taking a lot of pictures lately of wildlife, the moon, etc. with my 55-250 stm. I like that lens, I would just like something with more reach.

Opinions on the following:

1) This new Sigma 100-400
2) Canon 100-400 ii (expensive)
3) Tamron 150-600 G2 (price, weight)
4) A possible new version of a Powershot SX60 HS

*edit 5) Possibly the Nikon P900?

I'm leaning towards this new Sigma.

Thanks!

Also something to consider is from all the photos that have been released it doesn't look like the lens has a tripod collar.

 

[magarity]

Adorama's product description says it is a push-pull zoom but the picture sure looks like a turn-zoom. Is that the wrong picture or is the description wrong?

 

[PHOTOPROROCKIES]

Adorama's product description says it is a push-pull zoom but the picture sure looks like a turn-zoom. Is that the wrong picture or is the description wrong?

It is a twist zoom lens but sigma is saying you can push/pull to zoom in and out if you want.. Which any other telephoto lens will do as well. It's just sigma trying to confuse people hahaha

 

[Ryananthony]

Adorama's product description says it is a push-pull zoom but the picture sure looks like a turn-zoom. Is that the wrong picture or is the description wrong?

It is a twist zoom lens but sigma is saying you can push/pull to zoom in and out if you want.. Which any other telephoto lens will do as well. It's just sigma trying to confuse people hahaha

To be fair, the hood on the sigma 100-400 does have a groove in it to help hold if one did want to push/pull, unlike for example the Canon 100-400ii. With that said, it does sound and look gimmicky to me and wouldn't personally use it that way.

 

[PHOTOPROROCKIES]

Adorama's product description says it is a push-pull zoom but the picture sure looks like a turn-zoom. Is that the wrong picture or is the description wrong?

It is a twist zoom lens but sigma is saying you can push/pull to zoom in and out if you want.. Which any other telephoto lens will do as well. It's just sigma trying to confuse people hahaha

To be fair, the hood on the sigma 100-400 does have a groove in it to help hold if one did want to push/pull, unlike for example the Canon 100-400ii. With that said, it does sound and look gimmicky to me and wouldn't personally use it that way.

Actually I own the Canon 100-400L II and the lens hood is a bigger diameter than the end of the lens and has a nice groove to do just that with it. I think it's mostly poor advertising on Sigma's part.

 

[Talys]

799 USD.
For comparison, Sigma 150-600/5-6.3C can be had for 989 USD (including 100 USD rebate)

If you want a 150-600mm ( sigma or the older tamron ) and you are patient, they go on sale for < $800 a few times a year from authorized retailers ( usually buydig or newegg ). Just set up a deal alert on slickdeals.

I'd imagine the 100-400 will see deep discounts as well in a while.

I bought the original tamron 150-600, but wasn't happy with the image stabilization. I sold it and got the sigma 150-600 and I'm very happy with it.

I'm with you. I prefer the sigma over the tamron for 150-600 by far.

I would have been much more interested in the 100-400 if it had topped out at 5.6.

 

[andrei1989]

I have been looking for a solid (super) zoom to pair with my 70d. I have been taking a lot of pictures lately of wildlife, the moon, etc. with my 55-250 stm. I like that lens, I would just like something with more reach.

Opinions on the following:

1) This new Sigma 100-400
2) Canon 100-400 ii (expensive)
3) Tamron 150-600 G2 (price, weight)
4) A possible new version of a Powershot SX60 HS

*edit 5) Possibly the Nikon P900?

I'm leaning towards this new Sigma.

Thanks!

Also something to consider is from all the photos that have been released it doesn't look like the lens has a tripod collar.

no, it doesn't and there is nowhere to put one but it's light enough to not need a collar

for comparison, the canon 70-300 L weighs only 100g less and also doesn't have a collar

 

[Mikehit]

for comparison, the canon 70-300 L weighs only 100g less and also doesn't have a collar

but has room to put a collar

 

[PHOTOPROROCKIES]

I have been looking for a solid (super) zoom to pair with my 70d. I have been taking a lot of pictures lately of wildlife, the moon, etc. with my 55-250 stm. I like that lens, I would just like something with more reach.

Opinions on the following:

1) This new Sigma 100-400
2) Canon 100-400 ii (expensive)
3) Tamron 150-600 G2 (price, weight)
4) A possible new version of a Powershot SX60 HS

*edit 5) Possibly the Nikon P900?

I'm leaning towards this new Sigma.

Thanks!

Also something to consider is from all the photos that have been released it doesn't look like the lens has a tripod collar.

no, it doesn't and there is nowhere to put one but it's light enough to not need a collar

for comparison, the canon 70-300 L weighs only 100g less and also doesn't have a collar

I still think its going to be heavy enough to be awkward to balance on most tripod heads and if anyone has a gimbal head they were hoping to use with this lens they can't.
I still say this was a bone head move on sigma's part. If they didn't want to include one into the price fine, at least add a spot for someone to add one if they desire.

But all things aside it won't come close to touching the performance of the Canon 100-400L II. They will sell a ton of them though.

 

[9VIII]

Now that we know the price I think it's easy to say this will be a hot seller.

At $500 less than Canon's original Pump Zoom 100-400 they're pretty much guaranteed to get tons of sales no matter what.
If it's tack sharp at 400mm this could end up being another all time favorite like the 18-35A.

 

[PHOTOPROROCKIES]

Now that we know the price I think it's easy to say this will be a hot seller.

At $500 less than Canon's original Pump Zoom 100-400 they're pretty much guaranteed to get tons of sales no matter what.
If it's tack sharp at 400mm this could end up being another all time favorite like the 18-35A.

I have to agree, I'm definitely going to sell a lot of these. ;D

 

[Plainsman]

I have been looking for a solid (super) zoom to pair with my 70d. I have been taking a lot of pictures lately of wildlife, the moon, etc. with my 55-250 stm. I like that lens, I would just like something with more reach.

Opinions on the following:

1) This new Sigma 100-400
2) Canon 100-400 ii (expensive)
3) Tamron 150-600 G2 (price, weight)
4) A possible new version of a Powershot SX60 HS

*edit 5) Possibly the Nikon P900?

I'm leaning towards this new Sigma.

Thanks!

S/H legendary Canon 100-400 IS I should be on your list - probably just as sharp:
cheaper
faster
tripod mount
better QC
very little depreciation