{"product_id":"sigma-100-400mm-f-5-6-3-dg-dn-os-contemporary-lens-sony-e-1","title":"Sigma 100-400mm f\/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens (Sony E)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"204\"\u003eThe Sigma 100‑400mm f\/5‑6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary is an\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"260\"\u003eultra‑telephoto zoom lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in Sigma’s \u003cem\u003eContemporary\u003c\/em\u003e line for \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"325\"\u003efull‑frame Sony E‑mount (FE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e systems. It offers a very long reach in a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"400\"\u003erelatively compact and lightweight package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for wildlife, sports, action, and outdoor photography without the bulk and price of professional glass. 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