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Archive 2020Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
p.22 #1Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
Since I got it, this is my favorite walking lens.
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Jun 26, 2021 at 02:27 AM
p.22 #3Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
Well this is some rather frustrating news
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sigma-100-400mm-fe-firmware-update-can-be-performed-by-sigma-only/#disqus_thread
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sigma-100-400mm-fe-firmware-update-can-be-performed-by-sigma-only/#disqus_thread
Jul 27, 2021 at 09:38 AM
p.22 #4Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
PerfectGeek wrote:
Well this is some rather frustrating news
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sigma-100-400mm-fe-firmware-update-can-be-performed-by-sigma-only/#disqus_thread
Wow, that is annoying.
Well this is some rather frustrating news
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sigma-100-400mm-fe-firmware-update-can-be-performed-by-sigma-only/#disqus_thread
Wow, that is annoying.
Jul 27, 2021 at 10:59 AM
p.22 #5Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
Got the lens a few weeks ago, so far I am very happy with it. Mine came with firmware version 02.
My review: https://blog.keepcoding.ch/?p=6855
The 100-400 is quite a bit smaller than the 200-600
https://blog.keepcoding.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/A7306374b.jpg
My review: https://blog.keepcoding.ch/?p=6855
The 100-400 is quite a bit smaller than the 200-600
https://blog.keepcoding.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/A7306374b.jpg
Sep 17, 2021 at 01:40 PM
p.22 #6Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
keepcoding wrote:
Got the lens a few weeks ago, so far I am very happy with it. Mine came with firmware version 02.
My review: https://blog.keepcoding.ch/?p=6855
The 100-400 is quite a bit smaller than the 200-600
https://blog.keepcoding.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/A7306374b.jpg
Nice review! And the lens also seems nice.
Got the lens a few weeks ago, so far I am very happy with it. Mine came with firmware version 02.
My review: https://blog.keepcoding.ch/?p=6855
The 100-400 is quite a bit smaller than the 200-600
https://blog.keepcoding.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/A7306374b.jpg
Nice review! And the lens also seems nice.
Sep 17, 2021 at 01:44 PM
p.22 #7Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
@keepcoding, thanks for the review
Please can you share the picture at full resolution when you compare the Sigma to the Sony 200-600, at 400mm ?
Please can you share the picture at full resolution when you compare the Sigma to the Sony 200-600, at 400mm ?
Sep 17, 2021 at 01:55 PM
p.22 #8Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
Fboss wrote:
@keepcoding@, thanks for the review
Please can you share the picture at full resolution when you compare the Sigma to the Sony 200-600, at 400mm ?
Sure:
Sigma 100-400 at 400mm
Sony 200-600 at 400mm
@keepcoding@, thanks for the review
Please can you share the picture at full resolution when you compare the Sigma to the Sony 200-600, at 400mm ?
Sure:
Sigma 100-400 at 400mm
Sony 200-600 at 400mm
Sep 17, 2021 at 03:01 PM
p.22 #9Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
keepcoding wrote:
Please can you share the picture at full resolution when you compare the Sigma to the Sony 200-600, at 400mm ?Sure:
Sigma 100-400 at 400mm
Sony 200-600 at 400mm
Thanks ! when comparing full screen on my 34", the difference is really small. I would be happy with the sharpness of both. There is also a minor color difference (a tiny bit more yellow from the Sigma), but the white balance is easily correctable.
Fboss wrote
@keepcoding@@@, thanks for the reviewPlease can you share the picture at full resolution when you compare the Sigma to the Sony 200-600, at 400mm ?
Sigma 100-400 at 400mm
Sony 200-600 at 400mm
Thanks ! when comparing full screen on my 34", the difference is really small. I would be happy with the sharpness of both. There is also a minor color difference (a tiny bit more yellow from the Sigma), but the white balance is easily correctable.
Sep 17, 2021 at 06:21 PM
p.22 #10Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
Thanks for posting these! Very helpful.
From these pics, the 200-600 is noticeably sharper to me. That being said, the 100-400 is impressive for size/price.
From these pics, the 200-600 is noticeably sharper to me. That being said, the 100-400 is impressive for size/price.
Sep 28, 2021 at 09:05 PM
p.22 #12Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
I'm debating between this lens and the light-weight Tamron 70-300 RXD. From online tests, the Tamron one has good sharpness across the field from 100-300mm, while it's main weakness is the lack of IS. The sigma 100-400 IQ is equally good in this range, but slightly overweighted. From a landscape photographer's point of view, do we always use tripods when taking telephoto pictures? How often is the handheld case?
Nov 19, 2022 at 12:51 AM
p.22 #13Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
zeroAska wrote:
I'm debating between this lens and the light-weight Tamron 70-300 RXD. From online tests, the Tamron one has good sharpness across the field from 100-300mm, while it's main weakness is the lack of IS. The sigma 100-400 IQ is equally good in this range, but slightly overweighted. From a landscape photographer's point of view, do we always use tripods when taking telephoto pictures? How often is the handheld case?
I bought both at the same time a couple of years ago and figured I'd re-sell one after I tried them out on a 3 month trip -or- keep both with the Tamron as a lightweight option.
After using both I now only carry the sigma. The reach is why I'd carry either so to compromise at 300mm doesn't make sense. In addition, the bokeh on the 300 is pretty bad from what I remember.
I almost never use a tripod. I'm hiking or walking a city, almost never on a planned shoot at one site. The Sigma IS is excellent for my use. Easily shoot at 1/250 or a bit faster when at 400mm with a very high keeper rate. Go up to 1/400 and keepers are 95%.
Want a barely used Tamron? Let me know.
I'm debating between this lens and the light-weight Tamron 70-300 RXD. From online tests, the Tamron one has good sharpness across the field from 100-300mm, while it's main weakness is the lack of IS. The sigma 100-400 IQ is equally good in this range, but slightly overweighted. From a landscape photographer's point of view, do we always use tripods when taking telephoto pictures? How often is the handheld case?
I bought both at the same time a couple of years ago and figured I'd re-sell one after I tried them out on a 3 month trip -or- keep both with the Tamron as a lightweight option.
After using both I now only carry the sigma. The reach is why I'd carry either so to compromise at 300mm doesn't make sense. In addition, the bokeh on the 300 is pretty bad from what I remember.
I almost never use a tripod. I'm hiking or walking a city, almost never on a planned shoot at one site. The Sigma IS is excellent for my use. Easily shoot at 1/250 or a bit faster when at 400mm with a very high keeper rate. Go up to 1/400 and keepers are 95%.
Want a barely used Tamron? Let me know.
Nov 19, 2022 at 01:11 AM
p.22 #14Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
Peterk78 wrote:
I bought both at the same time a couple of years ago and figured I'd re-sell one after I tried them out on a 3 month trip -or- keep both with the Tamron as a lightweight option.
After using both I now only carry the sigma. The reach is why I'd carry either so to compromise at 300mm doesn't make sense. In addition, the bokeh on the 300 is pretty bad from what I remember.
I almost never use a tripod. I'm hiking or walking a city, almost never on a planned shoot at one site. The Sigma IS is...Show more →
Thanks for the input! From you experience, which subjects are more common and suitable in the 300-400mm range, landscape, cityscape, or wildlife?
zeroAska wrote
I'm debating between this lens and the light-weight Tamron 70-300 RXD. From online tests, the Tamron one has good sharpness across the field from 100-300mm, while it's main weakness is the lack of IS. The sigma 100-400 IQ is equally good in this range, but slightly overweighted. From a landscape photographer's point of view, do we always use tripods when taking telephoto pictures? How often is the handheld case?After using both I now only carry the sigma. The reach is why I'd carry either so to compromise at 300mm doesn't make sense. In addition, the bokeh on the 300 is pretty bad from what I remember.
I almost never use a tripod. I'm hiking or walking a city, almost never on a planned shoot at one site. The Sigma IS is...Show more →
Thanks for the input! From you experience, which subjects are more common and suitable in the 300-400mm range, landscape, cityscape, or wildlife?
Nov 19, 2022 at 03:28 PM
p.22 #15Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
zeroAska wrote:
Peterk78 wrote
zeroAska wrote
I'm debating between this lens and the light-weight Tamron 70-300 RXD. From online tests, the Tamron one has good sharpness across the field from 100-300mm, while it's main weakness is the lack of IS. The sigma 100-400 IQ is equally good in this range, but slightly overweighted. From a landscape photographer's point of view, do we always use tripods when taking telephoto pictures? How often is the handheld case?After using both I now only carry the sigma. The reach is why I'd carry either so to compromise at 300mm doesn't make sense. In addition, the bokeh on the 300 is pretty bad from what I remember.
I almost never use a tripod. I'm hiking or walking a city, almost never on a planned shoot at one site. The Sigma IS is excellent for my use. Easily shoot at 1/250 or a bit faster when at 400mm with a very high keeper rate. Go up to 1/400 and keepers are 95%.
Want a barely used Tamron? Let me know.
To my surprise I have used the long end for landscape and cities as much as for wildlife, although the latter is the main subject I thought of when I bought the lens.
Nov 19, 2022 at 03:40 PM
p.22 #16Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
The Tamron is weak in the corners at all focal lengths until you reach f/11. Might not be an issue if your landscape shots are at 11 or greater. The real benefit to the Tamron over the Sigma is weight. The Sigma is better at everything else: more reach, OS, better in the corners at wider f-stops. It’s an especially good deal at the $700 price Amazon has it at right now. https://smile.amazon.com/100-400mm-F-5-6-3-DG-DN-Sony/dp/B08BHPVZB4/
Nov 20, 2022 at 10:42 AM
p.22 #17Pre-order: Sigma 100-400/5-6.3 DG DN OS FE ($949!)
jwpstl wrote:
The Tamron is weak in the corners at all focal lengths until you reach f/11. Might not be an issue if your landscape shots are at 11 or greater. The real benefit to the Tamron over the Sigma is weight. The Sigma is better at everything else: more reach, OS, better in the corners at wider f-stops. It’s an especially good deal at the $700 price Amazon has it at right now. https://smile.amazon.com/100-400mm-F-5-6-3-DG-DN-Sony/dp/B08BHPVZB4/
Totally agree: If you're not going to carry the weight of the Sigma then the Tamron is a good lens to bring along.
The Tamron is weak in the corners at all focal lengths until you reach f/11. Might not be an issue if your landscape shots are at 11 or greater. The real benefit to the Tamron over the Sigma is weight. The Sigma is better at everything else: more reach, OS, better in the corners at wider f-stops. It’s an especially good deal at the $700 price Amazon has it at right now. https://smile.amazon.com/100-400mm-F-5-6-3-DG-DN-Sony/dp/B08BHPVZB4/
Totally agree: If you're not going to carry the weight of the Sigma then the Tamron is a good lens to bring along.
Nov 20, 2022 at 10:58 AM