Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 18mm at the long end
Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 16mm at the wide end
Spec differences
16 differences| Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
10-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
123.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
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| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
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- Fujifilm X 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
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
A 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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