Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X
Both are Fujifilm X superzoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
620 g
|
| Length |
123.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
|
75.5 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
VXD
|
| Released |
2025
|
2021
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Superzoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.5× both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
The Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 16-300mm at f/3.5-6.7 for Fujifilm X mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shoo...
Our notes
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday sh...
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