Sigma 400mm f/5.6
Optical design
Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
204 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 830 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.Sigma 400mm f/5.6 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 72 months of tracked sales — pay around the $112.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
529 of 1046 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $112.00 fair value.
- Feb 25, 2024$11.00$-101.00 / typical
- Jul 12, 2024$17.00$-95.00 / typical
- Jun 28, 2025$19.00$-93.00 / typical
- Feb 1, 2024$20.00$-92.00 / typical
- May 21, 2024$21.00$-91.00 / typical
Auction insight
1 of 1 auction closes (100%) landed below the $112.00 fair value — averaging $27.00 under. All-time auction floor: $85.00.
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Reviews
Darp, lught and precice! Must know: NO image stabilizer (IS). Pro's: 1. Super sharp wide open (f/5.6), both on FF 21 mpix (5D II / III ), and cropformat, 7D II. 2. Fast autofocus. When setting focus limiter to 8.5 meters, super fast! 3. Using a really sturdy tripod, can get super-sharp results even with Extender 1.4x III on the 7D II !! This is actual focal lenght 560 mm, combined with cropfactor 1.6 = gets the same framing as using approx. 900 mm on a Full Frame... (tested with 1/8s shutter time) This setuo needs short shutter times (or ultra-sturdy tripod). And a camera with MFA (micro focus adjust). Depth-of-field is shallow, like when used for birding. Need to hit precise, then. But this lens can really NAIL it, yes! 4. Simply lightweight for its focal lenght. Shooting handheld no problem (fast shutter and/or some support to "calm" the virwfinder comes in handy at these 'magnification' rates, always) 5. Super solid, tested by time. 6. Manual focus super smooth and accurate, no problem focusing 'live view" with 10x magnification (use a tripod, yes!). 7. The integrated, retractable hood is really convenient.
fantastic lens I wanted a high quality telephoto lens. I owned the 70-200 f2.8 and used it with a 2x teleconverter on a 5D but the quality at 400 mm was poor. I mostly use this lens with a 5D + tripod combination for skyline landscapes. This lens has an INCREDIBLE sharpness even at 5.6 which is the widest aperture. The quality compares totally with that of a 70-200 f2.8 L lens. The weight is strikingly low - when I compare with my 70-200, the latter seems like a tank. The 400 5.6 is very light and handhold pictures are possible - but of course only with high shooting speed to avoid camera shake. Compared to the price of all other long wider canon telephoto lenses, the 400 mm f5.6 has a HUGE quality-over price ratio... I am very happy with it and will be for a long time ;) !
Great lens, arrived in very good condition 400mm prime lens is very very sharp. Good for bird photography connected to Canon 7D mk ll. The lens is relatively lightweight compared to big zoom lenses which helps snap quick flying birds. Takes a little time to adjust to the 11.5 ft minimum focus length. Most birds require more space than that anyway. Overall the lens has helped take some of the sharpest shots I've ever taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sigma 400mm f/5.6?
Sigma 400mm f/5.6 is a camera lens with 400mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/5.6/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta A, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 830g.
What mount is the Sigma 400mm f/5.6 compatible with?
Sigma 400mm f/5.6 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta A, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Sigma 400mm f/5.6 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sigma 400mm f/5.6 typically sells for around $11.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Sigma 400mm f/5.6 a good lens?
Sigma 400mm f/5.6 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 7 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Sigma 400mm f/5.6?
Similar lenses include Bushnell 400mm f/6.3, Canon FDn 300mm f/2.8 L, Canon FDn 300mm f/4.