Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
- 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: Wildlife, sports, airshows
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 805 g lighter (630 g vs 1435 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.39× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 125.4 mm vs 222 mm long
Spec differences
16 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 |
100-400mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
1435 g
|
630 g
lighter
|
| Length |
222 mm
|
125.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
98 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.75 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.39×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 20 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2025
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
The Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S is a telephoto zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with vibration reduction and weather sealing, popular for wildlife and sports.
Pros
- Long 400mm reach
- Vibration reduction
- Weather-sealed
- Teleconverter compatible
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Heavy (1.44 kg)
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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