Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 vs 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 520 g lighter (615 g vs 1135 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 123.7 mm vs 199.5 mm long
Pick the 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
11 differences| 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
1 stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
615 g
lighter
|
1135 g
|
| Length |
123.7 mm
shorter
|
199.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
86 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.24×
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2025
|
2020
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 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
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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