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Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM

Focal length
120–400 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
1640 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
203.5 mm

At a Glance

Spanning 120 to 400 mm, this telephoto zoom is built for full-frame Canon EF. It combines an image stabilizer and a hypersonic motor with an aperture of f/4.5-5.6. At 1.64 kg it is heavy. It focuses down to 1.5 m at 0.24x. It suits sports, wildlife and landscapes.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • At 1.6 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
120 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,640 g (3.62 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.2 (0.24×)
Length
203.5 mm (8.01 in)
Diameter
92.5 mm (3.64 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 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 192-640 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 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM compared

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

LensSigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 length120-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3
Weight1,640 g1,570 g1,360 g1,135 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm98 cm180 cm150 cm
Length203.5 mm193 mm189 mm199 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM weighs 1,640 g. It is 203.5 mm long with a diameter of 92.5 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM use?

The Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 192-640 mm in full-frame terms.

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