Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 35 g lighter (580 g vs 615 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife and sports, travel telephoto, outdoor shooting
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.33× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021
Spec differences
11 differences| Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
580 g
lighter
|
615 g
|
| Length |
133 mm
|
123.7 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
75 mm
|
73.8 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.83 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.33×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Released |
2021
|
2025
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, aperture blades, autofocus motor, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Autofocus motor
- Linear motor both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
A compact weather-resistant telephoto zoom for X-mount with stabilization and a linear motor. It weighs about 580 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Weather resistant
- Stabilized
- Linear motor AF
- Compact for its range
Cons
- Slower aperture at 300mm
- Minimum focus 0.83 m
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...
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