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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Focal length
100–400 mm
Aperture
f/5–6.3
Weight
1160 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
160 cm
Length
182.3 mm

At a Glance

As a telephoto zoom for Canon EF, this lens spans 100 to 400 mm on full frame. The optical stabilizer helps with longer shutter times, and the minimum focus distance of 1.6 m gives 0.26x magnification. It weighs 1.16 kg and has a dust and splash resistant mount. Sports, wildlife and landscapes are the obvious fields.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,160 g (2.56 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
160 cm (62.99 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.8 (0.26×)
Length
182.3 mm (7.18 in)
Diameter
86.4 mm (3.4 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 160-640 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSMCanon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USMCanon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USMTamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Focal length100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm
Max. aperturef/5-6.3f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3
Weight1,160 g1,570 g1,360 g1,135 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance160 cm98 cm180 cm150 cm
Length182.3 mm193 mm189 mm199 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM weighs 1,160 g. It is 182.3 mm long with a diameter of 86.4 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM use?

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is 160 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160-640 mm in full-frame terms.

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