Sony
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
 vs
Canon
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
More zoom 5.7x vs 4x
Help
 More than 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 70 mm vs 100 mm
Help
 30% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Reasons to consider the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly cheaper $1,499.00 vs $1,998.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $499 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Slightly lighter 1.4 kg vs 1.6 kg
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
400 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:Sony SSM
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:f/4
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:f/4.5
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$449
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sports lens

$749
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sports lens

$1,998
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,539
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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