Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS vs Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
L-Mount
Two telephoto zooms for L-mount full frame with different reach. The Lumix S 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. (February 2021) is Panasonic's telephoto zoom with half-macro (0.5x at 300 mm), a stabilizer of up to 5.5 stops and dust, splash and freeze resistance. It weighs 790 g. The Sigma 100-400 f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary (June 2020) is also made for Sony E and Fujifilm X. It reaches 100 mm further and weighs 1,135 g, has 4 stops of OS, a zoom lock switch and a focus limiter, and on L-mount accepts Sigma's teleconverters.
The Sigma focuses to 1.12 m, the Lumix to 0.54 m.
Which one suits whom?
- Lumix S 70-300: You want a lighter tele with a close-up range that starts at 70 mm.
- Sigma 100-400: You need 400 mm and want to use teleconverters, even though the lens is heavier.
Key differences
- Focal length: 70-300 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS, 100-400 mm on the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS.
- The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is faster: f/4.5 instead of f/5, about 0.3 stops more light.
- The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is 345 g lighter (790 g vs 1,135 g).
- The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is 49 mm shorter.
- The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS focuses closer: from 54 cm instead of 112 cm.
- Filter thread: 77 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS, 67 mm on the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300 mm | 100-400 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/5-6.3 |
| Weight | 790 g | 1,135 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 54 cm | 112 cm |
| Length | 148 mm | 197 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS: 148 × 84 mm
- Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS: 197 × 86 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).