Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 vs Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
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 50mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A 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: 310 g lighter (305 g vs 615 g)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2025
Spec differences
15 differences| Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
16-50mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
305 g
lighter
|
| Length |
123.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
|
64.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.22×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2025
|
2026
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C 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 16-50mm f/2.8 A
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