As for Sony TCs: they physically mount, but there is no autofocus and aperture doesn't report correctly. You can manual focus only. A firmware update might change this, but it might not, too. I suspect we'll have to wait for Sigma TCs to arrive, and I don't know for sure if Sony will allow that.
Seriously, you are the best reviewer in You Tube, I like your seriousness in all topics, very informative and straight forward. Please keep it up! Greetings from Costa Rica Dustin.
I'm so excited for this lens that even though I watched your definitive review, I came to watch the shorter version as well. Great job Dustin. Can't wait for your review of the sigma teleconverters for sony E mount.
Dustin as always thanks for your great work and I am now more than comfortable in purchasing this lens. I am a dedicated landscape shooter and have been finding that the 70-200F4 is just too short for some of my needs. Landscapes and use of a tripod really seem to be the ideal use of this lens.
Well done Sigma, helping Sony attract the enthusiast that simply doesn't wanna splash on the GM lenses and still get great performance. This system is really gaining momentum with amazing options from Tamron & Sigma and long may it continue. Great review as always @Dustin Abbott
I think it is more that enthusiasts (me too ) many times just cannot afford some of the sony wizz bang lenses , not that we do not want the big banger models , unfortunately photography is just not a cheap hobby . And yes it nice Tamron , sigma and others are giving us some affordable lens alternatives .
I bought this lens shortly after your review came out and it has been very handy thus far I must say. Wonderful optically and useful focal range (I enjoy using it to take photos of the moon or on occasion family members messing around outside). So yeah thanks for this review!
Great review Dustin! I have to admit when this lens was first announced I had no interest in it but since finding out it's designed exclusively for Mirrorless it has got my interest. The AUD pricing is quite good too so it may be a future purchase for me!
Great review! Thank you! 🙂👍 I just have two questions : - does this lens work with the Sony 1.4x TC ? - what kind of focus point do you use for moving animals? And for general use?
Thanks! I’am looking for a light weight walking around lens for a Sony E Mount camera. This is the ONE I presume. It is compatible with the Sigma (NOT the Sony!) TC-1411/2011 converters. Also with the Sigma USB Dock UD-11. Says my camera shop in the NL anyway. If you use this lens with the Sony A7iii or A7R you can use the crop modus in camera to achieve 600 mill; no converter needed.
@@rinzevnrossum Not compatible with any TC on Sony system (and it's not going to happen as Sony didn't license Sigma to do it) but you can of course crop to 600 mm of course (17 mb file on Sony a7r iii).
Sure - it helps you to get refined focus results with few misses when used correctly. If you are shooting only close up work, you can set the limited to exclude the further portion of the focus range. This makes sure the lens doesn't look for focus in that zone. Or, if you are working only at a distance, you can exclude any close focus points.
In the end of the day it is not all about sharpness and all the tech specs. It is more about the character that a lens delivers and that sells you as a photographer. Nice review.
Hi Dustin, thank you very much for this interesting lens with a lot of reach! Excellent review indeed! I have the old Canon EF 4.5-5.6/100-400mm L USM IS Mk. I. Is there a huge difference in image quality to this lens? Best wishes from nearby Stuttgart, Germany
Thanks for another quality review Dustin. I saw your video on the tamron 70-180 and 28-200 but looked at this video also. Im needing a telephoto for landscapes mainly at sunset as I have primes upto 135mm. It will be stopped down on tripod. Is this the lens im looking for to obtain professional results? Obviously I know it depends on the photographer but is the glass capable of this. I look to print a3+. Thanks dean
Hi Dean, optically this lens is great. It represents a very good value though it isn't up to the Sony 200-600 or 100-400 GM standard in terms of autofocus.
Hello Dustin, im thinking of buying either this lens or the tamron 70-180. i know they are meant for different purposes, but what would you recommend. and why??
I really can't answer that question without knowing what you intend to use the lens for. As you say, they are completely different lenses with different purposes.
That's not really a fair question. They both have different strengths and weaknesses. Both are strong optically. A better question is one you answer yourself - would you prefer a smaller, lighter lens with less reach or a bigger lens that gets you to 400mm?
Thanks for another fantastic review. Would this lens be any good for aviation photography especial on airshow exhibits in terms of AF-C performance on A7RIII in APS-C mode at the longest end (600mm) when the plain is coming towards you? and then panning when they fly by relatively fast? Running dogs photos looks promising.
you review. i buy . thats the trend so far. the a9, this lense now. you should get paid but manufacturers really Dustin thank for your genuine reviews. keep them flowing
@@DustinAbbottTWI no regrets TBH . The A9 is the ultimate camera . I got it for bargain 2150 euro plus the sony grip. And this sigma is a must for most animal photography (others than pets) and or outdoors activity. With the iSO capabilities of the A9 i assume the Aperture will not be an issue. I do this as hobby BTW. Thanks again
Your question is a little too ambiguous for an accurate answer. The challenge with either lens on the a6100 is that it does have an older focus system. Neither lens will perform at its best on the a6100. The APS-C lens will be a better fit in terms of size.
I’m not personally a big fan of 2x converter on many lenses. It introduces more optical compromises. I think the Sigma 100-400 will give sharper results.
Thanks for yet another great in depth review. I'm researching a 400+ mm lens and you are making it really hard with this review. In most other reviews the 400GM is sharper by a fair amount, but your copies prove otherwise. First world problems choosing between this, the tamron 150-500, sigma 150-600 and sony g 200-600. The 100-400 GM seems fantastic but can't really justify that price... Or can I...
@@DustinAbbottTWI yes I absolutely agree, but I tend to go fot the 150-500 since I do a lot of landscape lately (got the 70-400G already) and I think I'd leave the 200-600 at home a lot because of it's size. Your reviews are fantastic so big thumbs up!
Hi Dustin. This review was a bit ago but I’m watching it again. I just realized that the max aperture of this lens is the same as Sony 200-600 lens. You obviously lose 100 mm on the short end with the Sony but gain a whopping 200 on the long end. The 200-600 is also at least $500 less than the Sony 100-400 which is the typical comparison for obvious reasons to the sigma. You liked the 200-600 in a previous review. I’m curious which one you’d go for if shooting wildlife or even the running dogs that you get to shoot - the sigma 100-400 or the Sony 200-600? I’m thinking this decision may be actually more difficult for me to make. Btw I purchased the 70-180 and really love it (based on your review).
There are two big reasons to consider the Sigma - price and size. If you aren't put off by those things, the Sony is the superior lens. Internally zooming, amazing AF, and great image quality.
I have a A7Riii and mbiv for my Canon 70-300L, have been toying with the cost of upgrade to the Canon 100-400L ii to get reach but stay with average AF or move to the Sony 100-400GM but far far too expensive. Now this Sigma comes along at a price point where I could justify keeping my current 70-300L for MF usage and use the Sigma for fast AF, extra reach (which is what I was after) and not much of an IQ loss compared to either the equivalent Canon or Sony. Now am thinking that this is a purchase that I can justify. Great work Sigma, smart product design for people like me that have a limited budget for photography (hobby after all), but still love getting good results.
Dustin, what is your opinion on an adapted Sigma 150-600mm + MC11 vs Sigma 100-400mm DG DN? Other than the extra 200mm is there a major difference between the two lenses as far as a good long telephoto?
Hi Jaime, I'm not sure I can give you an informed decision. I haven't used an adapted 150-600 on Sony, though I suspect that the native DN lens will give you MUCH better autofocus performance.
No lens with a maximum aperture of F6.3 is going to excel in low light. If you want to shoot in very challenging conditions, unfortunately you have to spend the money. This probably will work better, though, due to the improved focus system in the a6400
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks. I would usually use it in the morning when the sun isn't shining yet, but there is already light and the deer are still out in the field. Is sony apsc better than panasonic bridge?
Thanks for another excellent review, looks like the 400mm telephoto I've been searching for using with my Sony a6000, which has the autofocus tracking feature.
Hi Vern, the lens will work with your a6000, though I would recommend upgrading to something like the a6400 in the future, as it has a much more robust AF system.
Hoping this comes for the X mount too. I sold off my Canon mount DSLR version as I'm just not happy with adapted lenses and it was too finicky even on the XH2S. Not sure what Sigma is planning for the X mount among zoom lenses. If they bring back the hallowed 50-150 2.8 OS from 2011 that was killed off too soon, I'll certainly consider buying that and the 18-50. I have this sharp and beautiful 50-150 lens in Canon mount but being so rare, the team at Fringer frankly didn't have the resources to design an algorithm for the AF on that lens and it's basically a MF lens for me now on X mount while the AF had worked brilliantly on the 80D and 7Dii. Of course ideal would be a re-designed 18-35/50-100 1.8 set. Still haven't found anything as amazing as those for APSC.
The 200-600 is worth it. Very sharp, great autofocus, and it goes to 600mm. Now, it is a massive lens and sticks out like a sore thumb, so if you do any backyard birding, be prepared to explain to your neighbors that you’re after the birds and not them 🤣
But will it focus? I have had a whole heap of art lenses that I simply sent back because of inconsistency. The 70mm art macro works well though. But that is an exception honestly. I kept trying because the optics are usually very good. I have pretty much had it with Sigma.
I'd love to know how the image quality compares with the new Tamron 70-300, am looking for a lens for Sony on budget, around this focal length, I guess it's probably down to those 2 options 😁
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you for the reply! It seems the lens hasn't officially shipped (been a week since ordering), so maybe I can cancel and go with the DN lens.
I got the sigma 100-400 for sony e mount. The lens is nicely built but so heavy. It doesn't come with a tripod collar so its not good for night time stills until you get one, which are $130 and backordered everywhere. I mounted my tripod to the camera body, and experienced so much balance creeping and shifting downwards. Excellent marketing for accessories on Simon's end.
I wonder what this lens would be like with Astrophotography? I know 6.3 is kind of slow but with a star tracker that is not really a problem. What I would be interested in is the star quality, especially near the edges. If any of you have tried this I would love to know the performance. The Sony lens is a 5 year old design that was built before the modern mirrorless Sony camera's and I wonder if that makes a difference in quality of the optics (the Sony 100-400 exhibits star distortion near the edges).
They physically mount, but no autofocus and aperture doesn't report correctly. A firmware update *might* change this, but it might not, too. I suspect we'll have to wait for Sigma TCs to arrive, and I don't know for sure if Sony will allow that.
Another TH-camr said that Sigma was not allow to make TCs for E mount because of Sony agreements with Sigma, that is why they have TCs for L Mount only. So you can use Sony TCs for this lense but manual mode only?
Sigma has nailed cost effective designs favoring performance for just a little higher price than Tamron. I hope Sigma moves on a solid 24-200/F4-ish. THAT would rock!
I have a bit of a gap lol. I have the Sigma 14-24 and the Sony 70-200G and I just got the 200-600G but I'm thinking about sending the 200-600 back because it's just so big and heavy and I might get the 100-400GM or the Sigma. I'll probably end up selling my 70-200 also. I hate these decisions! lol
Yet. I do think we will see FE TCs from them, and the lens is clearly designed around being used with TCs (they introduced Leica TCs with the Leica version).
As for Sony TCs: they physically mount, but there is no autofocus and aperture doesn't report correctly. You can manual focus only. A firmware update might change this, but it might not, too. I suspect we'll have to wait for Sigma TCs to arrive, and I don't know for sure if Sony will allow that.
Thank you. 👍
Thanks!
Seriously, you are the best reviewer in You Tube, I like your seriousness in all topics, very informative and straight forward.
Please keep it up! Greetings from Costa Rica Dustin.
Thank you very much.
So good that we see more competition on this market!
It will be interesting if Tamron develops a competitor.
I'm so excited for this lens that even though I watched your definitive review, I came to watch the shorter version as well. Great job Dustin.
Can't wait for your review of the sigma teleconverters for sony E mount.
Thanks for the nice feedback, and I definitely hope that they're coming.
Dustin as always thanks for your great work and I am now more than comfortable in purchasing this lens. I am a dedicated landscape shooter and have been finding that the 70-200F4 is just too short for some of my needs. Landscapes and use of a tripod really seem to be the ideal use of this lens.
You'll enjoy it. So optically strong and versatile.
Well done Sigma, helping Sony attract the enthusiast that simply doesn't wanna splash on the GM lenses and still get great performance. This system is really gaining momentum with amazing options from Tamron & Sigma and long may it continue. Great review as always @Dustin Abbott
I think it is more that enthusiasts (me too ) many times just cannot afford some of the sony wizz bang lenses , not that we do not want the big banger models , unfortunately photography is just not a cheap hobby .
And yes it nice Tamron , sigma and others are giving us some affordable lens alternatives .
Agreed. These lenses do put pressure on Sony lenses, but also make the system much more attractive.
@mikldude. Definitely.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Looks great to the point im struggling to decide wether to buy the GM or not lol
I really like this quicker and too the point format
That's why I do both styles. Different people have different preferences.
I bought this lens shortly after your review came out and it has been very handy thus far I must say. Wonderful optically and useful focal range (I enjoy using it to take photos of the moon or on occasion family members messing around outside). So yeah thanks for this review!
It's a great value lens, for sure.
Just getting into bird photography, I;m so temted to get this lens. Thanks for the really good review!
Glad it was helpful!
Great review Dustin! I have to admit when this lens was first announced I had no interest in it but since finding out it's designed exclusively for Mirrorless it has got my interest. The AUD pricing is quite good too so it may be a future purchase for me!
It's definitely well worth consideration.
excellent review! Great to see some high quality samples from this lens too. Definitely getting this!!
You'll enjoy it.
Great review! Thank you! 🙂👍 I just have two questions :
- does this lens work with the Sony 1.4x TC ?
- what kind of focus point do you use for moving animals? And for general use?
I still haven't heard whether or not it works with a Sony TC. My guy hasn't gotten back to me on that. I had all points active for tracking action.
Thanks! I’am looking for a light weight walking around lens for a Sony E Mount camera. This is the ONE I presume. It is compatible with the Sigma (NOT the Sony!) TC-1411/2011 converters. Also with the Sigma USB Dock UD-11. Says my camera shop in the NL anyway. If you use this lens with the Sony A7iii or A7R you can use the crop modus in camera to achieve 600 mill; no converter needed.
@@rinzevnrossum Not compatible with any TC on Sony system (and it's not going to happen as Sony didn't license Sigma to do it) but you can of course crop to 600 mm of course (17 mb file on Sony a7r iii).
Thanks for the review Dustin !
My pleasure.
Thank you for the review. Would you please explain the purpose of the focus limiter switch.
Sure - it helps you to get refined focus results with few misses when used correctly. If you are shooting only close up work, you can set the limited to exclude the further portion of the focus range. This makes sure the lens doesn't look for focus in that zone. Or, if you are working only at a distance, you can exclude any close focus points.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you, that makes sense
Thank your for this reviews of this lens, will buy it for sure! Now awaiting for the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 for Sony E
I'm looking forward to that, too, though that won't be their next lens.
In the end of the day it is not all about sharpness and all the tech specs. It is more about the character that a lens delivers and that sells you as a photographer. Nice review.
You're welcome.
Great review Dustin - always trust your opinion's. Will use your link when I make the purchase.
Much appreciated! Thanks, Charlie.
Hi Dustin, thank you very much for this interesting lens with a lot of reach! Excellent review indeed! I have the old Canon EF 4.5-5.6/100-400mm L USM IS Mk. I. Is there a huge difference in image quality to this lens? Best wishes from nearby Stuttgart, Germany
The Sigma would definitely have better image quality, but, more importantly, the autofocus performance on Sony would be vastly improved.
Thanks for another quality review Dustin. I saw your video on the tamron 70-180 and 28-200 but looked at this video also. Im needing a telephoto for landscapes mainly at sunset as I have primes upto 135mm. It will be stopped down on tripod. Is this the lens im looking for to obtain professional results? Obviously I know it depends on the photographer but is the glass capable of this. I look to print a3+. Thanks dean
Hi Dean, optically this lens is great. It represents a very good value though it isn't up to the Sony 200-600 or 100-400 GM standard in terms of autofocus.
Hello Dustin, im thinking of buying either this lens or the tamron 70-180. i know they are meant for different purposes, but what would you recommend. and why??
I really can't answer that question without knowing what you intend to use the lens for. As you say, they are completely different lenses with different purposes.
I need to do the same choice and i don't know. Have you found an answer ? I will use it for zoos, little hiking and other versatile stuff
Please tell me which is better lens Tamron 70-300 or Sigma 100 - 400 for both videography and photography ...
That's not really a fair question. They both have different strengths and weaknesses. Both are strong optically. A better question is one you answer yourself - would you prefer a smaller, lighter lens with less reach or a bigger lens that gets you to 400mm?
@@DustinAbbottTWI Hmm .. okay thank you so much 😊🙏
Thanks for the video. This sigma 100 400 sony mount vs tamron 50 400, which one has better IQ and autofocus?
Hmmm, good question. I'd lean towards the Tamron for having slighting new focus technology.
Thanks Dustin
Thanks for another fantastic review.
Would this lens be any good for aviation photography especial on airshow exhibits in terms of AF-C performance on A7RIII in APS-C mode at the longest end (600mm) when the plain is coming towards you? and then panning when they fly by relatively fast?
Running dogs photos looks promising.
I think it should work fine for that.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks for sharing your thoughts
Best lens reviewer out there by far!
Tahnk you very much.
you review. i buy .
thats the trend so far. the a9, this lense now.
you should get paid but manufacturers really Dustin
thank for your genuine reviews. keep them flowing
...this could get expensive!
@@DustinAbbottTWI no regrets TBH . The A9 is the ultimate camera . I got it for bargain 2150 euro plus the sony grip. And this sigma is a must for most animal photography (others than pets) and or outdoors activity. With the iSO capabilities of the A9 i assume the Aperture will not be an issue. I do this as hobby BTW.
Thanks again
Hi Dustin, great review as usual. Are you planning to review the Sony 70-350?
Hi Fernando, I will try to get to it at some point. Right now I'm booked up for basically the rest of the year.
I have a a6100 will this lens be good or would the sony 70 350mm made for aspc be better?
Your question is a little too ambiguous for an accurate answer. The challenge with either lens on the a6100 is that it does have an older focus system. Neither lens will perform at its best on the a6100. The APS-C lens will be a better fit in terms of size.
What do you think about a 70-200 lens with a 2× converter compared with this lens
I’m not personally a big fan of 2x converter on many lenses. It introduces more optical compromises. I think the Sigma 100-400 will give sharper results.
Thanks for yet another great in depth review. I'm researching a 400+ mm lens and you are making it really hard with this review. In most other reviews the 400GM is sharper by a fair amount, but your copies prove otherwise. First world problems choosing between this, the tamron 150-500, sigma 150-600 and sony g 200-600. The 100-400 GM seems fantastic but can't really justify that price... Or can I...
If you can handle the size, my favorite is the Sony 200-600
@@DustinAbbottTWI yes I absolutely agree, but I tend to go fot the 150-500 since I do a lot of landscape lately (got the 70-400G already) and I think I'd leave the 200-600 at home a lot because of it's size. Your reviews are fantastic so big thumbs up!
Hi Dustin. This review was a bit ago but I’m watching it again. I just realized that the max aperture of this lens is the same as Sony 200-600 lens. You obviously lose 100 mm on the short end with the Sony but gain a whopping 200 on the long end. The 200-600 is also at least $500 less than the Sony 100-400 which is the typical comparison for obvious reasons to the sigma. You liked the 200-600 in a previous review. I’m curious which one you’d go for if shooting wildlife or even the running dogs that you get to shoot - the sigma 100-400 or the Sony 200-600? I’m thinking this decision may be actually more difficult for me to make. Btw I purchased the 70-180 and really love it (based on your review).
There are two big reasons to consider the Sigma - price and size. If you aren't put off by those things, the Sony is the superior lens. Internally zooming, amazing AF, and great image quality.
Dustin Abbott thank you for responding! I appreciate your insight.
I have been using the sigma 150-600mm sports and I feel the weight ... trust me I workout 💪 😊
I have a A7Riii and mbiv for my Canon 70-300L, have been toying with the cost of upgrade to the Canon 100-400L ii to get reach but stay with average AF or move to the Sony 100-400GM but far far too expensive. Now this Sigma comes along at a price point where I could justify keeping my current 70-300L for MF usage and use the Sigma for fast AF, extra reach (which is what I was after) and not much of an IQ loss compared to either the equivalent Canon or Sony. Now am thinking that this is a purchase that I can justify. Great work Sigma, smart product design for people like me that have a limited budget for photography (hobby after all), but still love getting good results.
Exactly.
Dustin, what is your opinion on an adapted Sigma 150-600mm + MC11 vs Sigma 100-400mm DG DN? Other than the extra 200mm is there a major difference between the two lenses as far as a good long telephoto?
Hi Jaime, I'm not sure I can give you an informed decision. I haven't used an adapted 150-600 on Sony, though I suspect that the native DN lens will give you MUCH better autofocus performance.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you. If possible it would really add value if you had the opportunity to compare the two lenses. Hope you can!
Hello, would the sigma 100-400 + sony a6400 be suitable for low light wildlife photography? Now i use a pana fz 300 but suffering.
No lens with a maximum aperture of F6.3 is going to excel in low light. If you want to shoot in very challenging conditions, unfortunately you have to spend the money. This probably will work better, though, due to the improved focus system in the a6400
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks. I would usually use it in the morning when the sun isn't shining yet, but there is already light and the deer are still out in the field. Is sony apsc better than panasonic bridge?
I’m not familiar with Panasonic, but the focus system in the a6400 is quite good.
Thanks for another excellent review, looks like the 400mm telephoto I've been searching for using with my Sony a6000, which has the autofocus tracking feature.
Hi Vern, the lens will work with your a6000, though I would recommend upgrading to something like the a6400 in the future, as it has a much more robust AF system.
Very nice channel & website. How do you like the lens-extended image sharpness as compared to your Sony 70-300mm (or 70-350) ?
I actually haven't reviewed either of those lenses. The 70-350 is next on my list (following the 24-240mm).
Hoping this comes for the X mount too. I sold off my Canon mount DSLR version as I'm just not happy with adapted lenses and it was too finicky even on the XH2S. Not sure what Sigma is planning for the X mount among zoom lenses. If they bring back the hallowed 50-150 2.8 OS from 2011 that was killed off too soon, I'll certainly consider buying that and the 18-50. I have this sharp and beautiful 50-150 lens in Canon mount but being so rare, the team at Fringer frankly didn't have the resources to design an algorithm for the AF on that lens and it's basically a MF lens for me now on X mount while the AF had worked brilliantly on the 80D and 7Dii. Of course ideal would be a re-designed 18-35/50-100 1.8 set. Still haven't found anything as amazing as those for APSC.
It will be interesting to see if Sigma or Tamron develops some new APS-C zooms now that they have X-mount as another possibility.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you for reading and replying. 🙏🏽 Yes, absolutely.
Darn it waiting right now for the 200 600 to be delivered, great review by the way
The 200-600 is worth it. Very sharp, great autofocus, and it goes to 600mm. Now, it is a massive lens and sticks out like a sore thumb, so if you do any backyard birding, be prepared to explain to your neighbors that you’re after the birds and not them 🤣
I don't think you'll be disappointed with the 200-600. It's a fantastic lens.
the dog sequence tracking , what was the settings?
I was just Case 1 for standard mixed use. I keep the shutter speed high to stop action and was using High+
@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks , i got it AF-C and HI+... what did you mean by Case 1?
@@DustinAbbottTWI what did u mean by case 1 ? Thanks
is it a good lens with the sony a6400?
I've not really used the combination, but I don't see why it shouldn't work.
Hi, those "crows" are Ravens ;) I am still waiting for some compact primes 300, 400 and 500mm !
I'd love to see the compact primes, too.
But will it focus? I have had a whole heap of art lenses that I simply sent back because of inconsistency. The 70mm art macro works well though. But that is an exception honestly. I kept trying because the optics are usually very good. I have pretty much had it with Sigma.
If you've watched the review, you've seen literally hundreds of action shots.
I'd love to know how the image quality compares with the new Tamron 70-300, am looking for a lens for Sony on budget, around this focal length, I guess it's probably down to those 2 options 😁
My review of the Tamron comes week after next.
@@DustinAbbottTWI looking forward to it, I've made so many lens decisions in the past based purely on your advice, and it's always spot on 👍
That's great news!
Would you recommend Sigma 60-600mm adapted via MC-11 on a Sony a7rII?
I don't think you would be happy with the tracking results. A lens like the actual DN lens would be a much better choice.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you for the reply! It seems the lens hasn't officially shipped (been a week since ordering), so maybe I can cancel and go with the DN lens.
I got the sigma 100-400 for sony e mount. The lens is nicely built but so heavy. It doesn't come with a tripod collar so its not good for night time stills until you get one, which are $130 and backordered everywhere. I mounted my tripod to the camera body, and experienced so much balance creeping and shifting downwards. Excellent marketing for accessories on Simon's end.
I wonder if by using this lens on my Sony a6400 will keep the 400 focal pointsl
It should. It behaves natively on my Sony bodies.
Thanks for the review! I hope that this lens is available for the Nikon Z mount someday.
Agreed. Both Canon and Nikon need Sigma and Tamron support.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Agreed!
I wonder what this lens would be like with Astrophotography? I know 6.3 is kind of slow but with a star tracker that is not really a problem. What I would be interested in is the star quality, especially near the edges. If any of you have tried this I would love to know the performance. The Sony lens is a 5 year old design that was built before the modern mirrorless Sony camera's and I wonder if that makes a difference in quality of the optics (the Sony 100-400 exhibits star distortion near the edges).
I didn't test that aspect of lens design.
Thanks for the reply, perhaps one of you viewers out there, anyone?
Great Photos Dustin!! It may be just me ... But lens seems to have great micro contrast .. the images seem to have that "pop" ! :)
I agree on that. It produces beautiful images.
Can Sony 1.4 and 2.0 times tele-converter be used with this len?
They physically mount, but no autofocus and aperture doesn't report correctly. A firmware update *might* change this, but it might not, too. I suspect we'll have to wait for Sigma TCs to arrive, and I don't know for sure if Sony will allow that.
Another TH-camr said that Sigma was not allow to make TCs for E mount because of Sony agreements with Sigma, that is why they have TCs for L Mount only. So you can use Sony TCs for this lense but manual mode only?
Is it sharp enough for a A7RIV?
Sure.
I really hope to see this in RF mount, that would make me go mirrorless
Completely agree. I wouldn't be surprised for 2021 to be the year of third party RF support...particularly if the R5 and R6 are successes.
Sigma has nailed cost effective designs favoring performance for just a little higher price than Tamron. I hope Sigma moves on a solid 24-200/F4-ish. THAT would rock!
That's true. Their offerings on Sony thus far have all been good value for money.
Waht about Macro Capability and CA in Sigma 100400?
That's covered in the text review or definitive video review.
Sony GM focus distance is much shorter, so the Sony would be better for macro. 112cm for the Sigma and 98cm for the Sony.
Hello, Dustin, nice review, it focus well and quick on a a7RIII for sports? Can mantain a track with sports? (football.. soccer.. rugby... moto)
I think it should be fine for that purpose.
Thanks again Dustin!
You're welcome.
Still not compatible with teleconverters, right?
I'm afraid not.
great review, Thx. You ever been asked to be a stand in for Billy Campbell? :)
I'm afraid I don't know who that is, so I guess not... ;)
@@DustinAbbottTWI Canadian actor, you two looks like brothers!
It's always dark haired guys that are dark around the eyes that I get compared to.
In two words, marvellous news. Thanks Dustin.
My pleasure
Great review.
Glad you enjoyed it
Which one is sharper? Sony 100-400 or sigma 100-400 sony
The Sony
This is a new design of 100-400 for Sony-mount which is considered superior to the older version for Canon as far as optical performance is concerned.
That's correct.
nice work... you have Greek bills? :)
I do. I collected currency from around the world over the years.
I rewatched your review from 3yr ago Sigma 100-400 DSLR lens vs Canon 100-400 II and I have to say, Sigma has come a long way in af performance.
A LONG way. The switch of focus to mirrorless has been very good for them, too.
Thanks Dustin. A very appealing lens !!!. Great review !!!
It is that!
Wow that fly is annoying. Great review. Will be getting this lens!
Welcome to summer in Ontario!
I start to save money to complete my relatively cheap holy trinity:
Tamron 1728 2.8
Sony 24105 G
Sigma 100-400
Not a bad mix.
I would definitely change the Tamron with Sigma 14-24 mm, and then this is an amazing trio!
I have a bit of a gap lol. I have the Sigma 14-24 and the Sony 70-200G and I just got the 200-600G but I'm thinking about sending the 200-600 back because it's just so big and heavy and I might get the 100-400GM or the Sigma. I'll probably end up selling my 70-200 also. I hate these decisions! lol
I have the 17-28 2.8 Tamron and the 28mm- 75mm 2.8 Tamron and this would complete what I'm looking for!!
forget the Sigma... what are you recording this video with LOL
Canon EOS R and Samyang RF 85mm F1.4 AF.
The major downside of the sigma for me is that it is not compatible with the teleconverters
Yet. I do think we will see FE TCs from them, and the lens is clearly designed around being used with TCs (they introduced Leica TCs with the Leica version).
Wow that fly was annoying
Insects out in the bush in Ontario early summer are brutal.
save your money and buy the sony 100-400 the sigma sucks poor autofocus with only 50% keepers you get what you pay for
There are some other options now at better price points (Tamron 50-400mm or 150-500mm, for example).