Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha
$899
120-400 mm
autofocus 3.3x zoom lens
f/4.5-5.6
variable aperture
  • Sigma OS Image stabilized
  • Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 users at B&H Photo Video

"Wow, Great lens from 120 to 400mm nice photos and pretty fast for under $1000.00 lens."

"Its well balanced. Overall nice glass!"

"It's just a little heavy"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

Sony SLT-A99
17 - 5.1°
horizontal angle of view
120-400mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

Sony SLT A57
11.2 - 3.4°
horizontal angle of view
184-613mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Max focal length Excellent telephoto lens Help
400 mm
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$899.00
Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
120 mm

Cons

The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Weight Quite heavy Help
1.7 kg
Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4.5
Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
204 mm

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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120 mm
below average below average
Max focal length
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400 mm
unique unique
Zoom range
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3.3x
Magnification
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1:4.2 (0.2x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/4.5
below average below average
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/5.6
below average below average
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Sigma HSM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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Sigma OS
above average above average
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
Length
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204 mm
below average below average
Diameter
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93 mm
Filter size
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77 mm
Weight
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1.7 kg
below average below average

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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17.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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5.2°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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11.4°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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3.4°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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20.4°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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6.2°
above average above average

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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11.2°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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3.4°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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7.5°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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2.3°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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13.5°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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4.1°
above average above average

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