Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for telephoto and wildlife — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 100-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/5-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR opens wider (f/4-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR covers 70-300mm and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary covers 100-400mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is first-party (Fujifilm) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WRSee price on Amazon
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary?
The Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 70-300mm f/4-5.6 zoom, APS-C; the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary is 100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Which is better in low light, the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary?
The Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR — its f/4-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.3 of the other.
Do the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR and Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).
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