Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- 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 need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- 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 Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom does not
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is manual focus only
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
Spec differences
17 differences| Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
630 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
125.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
73.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
37 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
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Our notes
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
The Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 10-18mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon Z mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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