Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 145 g lighter (485 g vs 630 g)
- You want a wider view: 14mm 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
- You want a compact lens: 85 mm vs 125.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
17 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
14-30mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
485 g
lighter
|
630 g
|
| Length |
85 mm
shorter
|
125.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 12 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
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Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
The Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is a compact wide-angle zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras that, unlike many ultra-wides, accepts 82mm screw-in filters.
Pros
- Takes front filters
- Compact and light (485 g)
- Sharp across the zoom
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
Cons
- f/4 maximum aperture
- Distortion corrected in-camera
- Retractable barrel needs extending
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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