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.