Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR 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 70-200mm F2.8 VR 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: Sports, weddings, portraits
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 810 g lighter (630 g vs 1440 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 125.4 mm vs 220 mm long
Spec differences
16 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
1440 g
|
630 g
lighter
|
| Length |
220 mm
|
125.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 18 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2020
|
2025
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
A professional telephoto zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with an internal-zoom design and vibration reduction. Its length stays constant while zooming.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Internal zoom
- Vibration reduction
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
Cons
- Heavy (1.44 kg)
- Large
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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