Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

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Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

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Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS and Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E which weighs 1160 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS which weighs 1470 g.

Winner: Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 112 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 200 cm for Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS.

Winner: Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E and Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS:

Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony ESony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

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BrandSigmaSony
Weight1160 g1470 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length100 - 400 mm300 mm
Largest Aperture5 - 6.32.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance112 cm200 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread67Missing
StabilizationYesYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeSigma Optical Stabilizer (OS)Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E and Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS was last updated on August 14, 2025.