Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Nikon Z lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 495 g lighter (135 g vs 630 g)
- You want a compact lens: 32 mm vs 125.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel on a small kit, vlogging, everyday photography
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Weight |
135 g
lighter
|
630 g
|
| Length |
32 mm
shorter
|
125.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
slimmer
|
73.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
A 2019 retractable DX kit zoom for the Z 50 and Z fc with VR and a 46mm filter thread. It weighs only about 135g.
Pros
- Very light and compact
- VR
- Collapses for storage
- Close focus 0.2m
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Plastic build
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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