Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 24-70mm F2.8 S if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- 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: Weddings and events, portraits, video
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 175 g lighter (630 g vs 805 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 70mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
Spec differences
17 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 |
24-70mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
805 g
|
630 g
lighter
|
| Length |
126 mm
|
125.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 15 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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- Mount
- Nikon Z both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
The Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is a professional standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Weather-sealed and noted for sharpness.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Customizable control ring
Cons
- Heavy (805 g)
- No lens-based VR
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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