Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm 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 24-120mm F4 S if
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, general use, video
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 want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 120mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.4× maximum magnification
Spec differences
16 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-120mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Length |
118 mm
shorter
|
125.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.4×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2025
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, weight. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Weight
- 630 g both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
A versatile standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/4 aperture and a longer range than the 24-70mm f/4.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Long 24-120mm range
- Weather-sealed
- Sharp
Cons
- Larger than the 24-70 f/4 (630 g)
- Relies on in-camera corrections
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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