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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary

Both are Nikon Z superzoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 315 g lighter (315 g vs 630 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 90 mm vs 125.4 mm long

Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if

  • You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 140mm at the long end
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.33× maximum magnification
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Brand
Nikon
Sigma
Focal length
18-140mm
16-300mm
Weight
315 g lighter
630 g
Length
90 mm shorter
125.4 mm
Diameter
73 mm
73.8 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.2 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.33×
0.5× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
17 elements / 13 groups
20 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Linear motor
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2021
2025
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Superzoom both
Format
APS-C both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Image stabilization
Yes both

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