Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/3.5)
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 560 g lighter (630 g vs 1190 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 150mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
Spec differences
15 differences| Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
35-150mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1⅔ stops faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
1190 g
|
630 g
lighter
|
| Length |
160.1 mm
|
125.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
89.2 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2023
|
2025
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, aperture blades, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z
This 35-150mm f/2-2.8 full-frame standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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