Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 16mm at the wide end
Spec differences
15 differences| Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
123.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
5
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 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 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
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