Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
Both are L-Mount zooms for telephoto and sports & action — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Specs are the makers' published figures; some weights and filter sizes come from a lens database quoting them.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 100-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/5-6.3 |
| Weight | 790 g | 1135 g |
| Filter thread | 77mm | 67mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No (mount gasket only) |
| Stabilisation | Named in the model | Named in the model |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS opens wider (f/4.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS covers 70-300mm and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS covers 100-400mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is 345 g lighter (790 g vs 1135 g)
- Filters are not shared: the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS takes 77mm and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS takes 67mm
Where to buy
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OISSee price on Amazon
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OSSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS?
The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is a 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame; the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS is a 100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS or the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS?
The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS — its f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.3 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS and Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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