Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 vs Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
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 18mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
Pick the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 295 g lighter (320 g vs 615 g)
- You want a wider view: 11mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 74.4 mm vs 123.7 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
11-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
320 g
lighter
|
| Length |
123.7 mm
|
74.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
|
74.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.19 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 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
Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
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