Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary

Both are Sony E superzoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2021

E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061

f/3.5620 gVXD

Full specs

Sigma · 2025

16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary

f/3.5615 gLinear motor

Full specs

Pick the Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if

You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
	Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061	Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Focal length	18-300mm	16-300mm
Weight	620 g	615 g
Length	125.6 mm	123.4 mm
Diameter	75.5 mm	73.8 mm
Min focus distance	0.15 m	not listed
Aperture blades	7	9 more blades
Optical design	19 elements / 15 groups	20 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor	VXD	Linear motor
Released	2021	2025

8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Superzoom both
Format: APS-C both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Filter thread: 67 mm both
Max magnification: 0.5× both
Image stabilization: Yes both
Weather sealing: Yes both

Our notes

Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061

The Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 is a superzoom lens covering 18-300mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

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