A Review of the New Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Cameras

100-400mm lenses are some of the most versatile out there, offering a ton of reach suitable for everything from birds to landscapes, making them desirable for many photographer's kits. Nonetheless, such lenses can be pricey, which is what makes the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary an intriguing option. The excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from the lens in the real world. 

Coming to you from Jacek Sopotnicki, this great video review takes a look at the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens for X Series cameras. At $949, the 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is relatively affordable as far as 100-400mm lenses go, though it still comes with a great set of features, including: 

  • 150-600mm equivalent focal length range
  • One F Low Dispersion (FLD) element and four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements for reduced chromatic aberrations and increased clarity
  • Stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus
  • Optical image stabilization offering up to four stops of compensation
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
  • Customizable AFL button
  • Focus limiter switch
  • Zoom lock 

Check out the video above for Sopotnicki's full thoughts on the lens. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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