Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 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 f/2.8 VR if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 300 g lighter (330 g vs 630 g)
- You want a compact lens: 88 mm vs 125.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Events on DX, travel, video on Z DX bodies
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 0.24× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
330 g
lighter
|
630 g
|
| Length |
88 mm
shorter
|
125.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
74.5 mm
|
73.8 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, image stabilization, released. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Released
- 2025 both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon's DX zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and VR, announced as Nikon's first f/2.8 zoom for the DX Z lineup, introduced in 2025. It weighs about 330g and focuses as close as 0.15m at 16mm.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- VR
- Light at about 330g
- Close focus of 0.15m
Cons
- DX only
- Short 50mm end
- Heavier than the 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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