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

[slclick]

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.

It's the same size and weight for the most part as the better 70-200's...tripod rings are not always needed, it's borderline. It's going to be a huge seller.

 

[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.

It's the same size and weight for the most part as the better 70-200's...tripod rings are not always needed, it's borderline. It's going to be a huge seller.

The Canadian MAP price for the lens is $1129.95. Some retailers will sell it for cheaper in store but probably no less than $1099.99.

 

[Ryananthony]

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.

It's the same size and weight for the most part as the better 70-200's...tripod rings are not always needed, it's borderline. It's going to be a huge seller.

The Canadian MAP price for the lens is $1129.95. Some retailers will sell it for cheaper in store but probably no less than $1099.99.

Im hoping it settles a little bit, or ill wait till it goes on sale. With the 150-600C on sale at 1199, Im hoping the 100-400C goes down under 1000 on sale.

 

[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.

It's the same size and weight for the most part as the better 70-200's...tripod rings are not always needed, it's borderline. It's going to be a huge seller.

The Canadian MAP price for the lens is $1129.95. Some retailers will sell it for cheaper in store but probably no less than $1099.99.

Im hoping it settles a little bit, or ill wait till it goes on sale. With the 150-600C on sale at 1199, Im hoping the 100-400C goes down under 1000 on sale.

I hope so as well cause it'll make selling them that much easier but there's also a little bit of a rumor floating around that the 150-600C is going to see a $200 dollar increase in the next little bit. Given the fact that Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Olympus just changed their prices (a few items going up considerably) I would say the $200 increase on the 150-600C might not just be a rumor. :-\

 

[Talys]

I hope so as well cause it'll make selling them that much easier but there's also a little bit of a rumor floating around that the 150-600C is going to see a $200 dollar increase in the next little bit. Given the fact that Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Olympus just changed their prices (a few items going up considerably) I would say the $200 increase on the 150-600C might not just be a rumor. :-\

IIRC, there's currently a rebate around $200 for the 150-600.

But for a $200 difference, why would you buy the 100-400, unless the IQ is better or something? that extra 200mm at the telephoto end is massive.

By the way, I got my 150-600 C Sigma for $1050 Canadian (new, from local camera shop), which comes out to about $750 USD. The price on Amazon today is almost that price ($1089 Canadian). It's probably worthwhile to drive up across the border to buy it than to get it in the US, if you live close by.

If I could be happy with a 400mm reach, the magic bullet for me would be 70-200 2.8L II + 2x converter. I know that costs a lot more, but the difference in utility is huge, because I'd also have the 70-200 2.8. It would be worth selling my f/4 and investing in the 2.8 -- except 400mm isn't quite enough. I know, I know. I'm so greedy.

 

[Ryananthony]

I hope so as well cause it'll make selling them that much easier but there's also a little bit of a rumor floating around that the 150-600C is going to see a $200 dollar increase in the next little bit. Given the fact that Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Olympus just changed their prices (a few items going up considerably) I would say the $200 increase on the 150-600C might not just be a rumor. :-\

But for a $200 difference, why would you buy the 100-400, unless the IQ is better or something? that extra 200mm at the telephoto end is massive.

Weight, and weight alone. I can't speak for everyone, but for myself (my wife actually) she is willing to lose 200mm to be able to enjoy walking around with a zoom. She has used the 150-600C many times, and when she does, she doesn't enjoy it. If losing 200mm means she can walk around all day and be able to capture some decent images, Its worth far more then the other options.

 

[AlanF]

I hope so as well cause it'll make selling them that much easier but there's also a little bit of a rumor floating around that the 150-600C is going to see a $200 dollar increase in the next little bit. Given the fact that Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Olympus just changed their prices (a few items going up considerably) I would say the $200 increase on the 150-600C might not just be a rumor. :-\

But for a $200 difference, why would you buy the 100-400, unless the IQ is better or something? that extra 200mm at the telephoto end is massive.

Weight, and weight alone. I can't speak for everyone, but for myself (my wife actually) she is willing to lose 200mm to be able to enjoy walking around with a zoom. She has used the 150-600C many times, and when she does, she doesn't enjoy it. If losing 200mm means she can walk around all day and be able to capture some decent images, Its worth far more then the other options.

+1
I am on a birding holiday with my wife. I have the 400 DO II + 2xTC on a 5DIV, she has the 100-400mm II + 1.4xTC on a 5DS R, and there is little to choose between our photos in terms of reach and quality. But, my right hip begins to ache after a couple of hours hike and she manages fine with the lighter weight. My superb 150-600mm C is left at home, because it would be too heavy for her. The 100-400mm II + 1.4xTC has as good IQ at 560mm, and much better AF and IS than the 150-600mm C at 600mm. If a Sigma 100-400mm f/6.3 + 1.4xTC has as good IQ etc at 560mm as the 150-600mm at 600mm, then we would take the much smaller and lighter lens every time. OK, you lose a stop of light but you have about 600 gm less to lug around and the option of going down to 100mm on occasion.

 

[andrei1989]

somehow the 799$ preorder price in the US translated to 899€ preorder price on amazon germany... :-\

meanwhile the 150-600 C is 919€ from the same amazon germany...

bad amazon!

 

[Mikehit]

You mean 799 USD without tax is good, but 899€ with tax is bad.

 

[andrei1989]

i'm not really sure how the tax system works in the US..on the B&H site it's written that they collect taxes for New York and New Jersey..so that's additional to the 799? or included in it?

anyway...it seems too close to the current price of the 150-600
surely, the price will drop a bit in the future..maybe to ~700€

 

[Mikehit]

i'm not really sure how the tax system works in the US..on the B&H site it's written that they collect taxes for New York and New Jersey..so that's additional to the 799? or included in it?

anyway...it seems too close to the current price of the 150-600
surely, the price will drop a bit in the future..maybe to ~700€

I believe B&H (like any retailer in US) add tax at checkout

 

[Old Sarge]

i'm not really sure how the tax system works in the US..on the B&H site it's written that they collect taxes for New York and New Jersey..so that's additional to the 799? or included in it?

anyway...it seems too close to the current price of the 150-600
surely, the price will drop a bit in the future..maybe to ~700€

Depending on the state/city, sales tax can vary from 0% to 10% added to the sale price.