Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS vs Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS
Both are Sony E mount zooms for sports & action and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100-400mm | 70-350mm |
| Max aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS opens wider (f/4.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS covers 100-400mm and the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS covers 70-350mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OSSee price on Amazon
Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSSSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS and the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS?
The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS is 100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom, full-frame; the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS or the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS?
The Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS — its f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.3 of the other.
Do the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS and Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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