Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is an Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sigma SA mount cameras.
Lens Mount
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is compatible with cameras that have Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill.
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM with a weather sealed camera body such as Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill.
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM features Push/Pull (extending) zoom method. This zoom method is very rare amongst modern lenses and the main advantage we can think of is to be able to manual focus and zoom with one hand at the same time with a push and rotate motion.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.26x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.16m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.26x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 100mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f22 at 400mm .
Optical Formula
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 15 groups . Special elements used in this design is Four SLD elements.
Lens Hood
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH770-04.
Body Colour
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is available in Black color.
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