Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Nikon Z superzoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR 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
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 the lighter lens to carry: 95 g lighter (630 g vs 725 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.35× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2024
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
28-400mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
725 g
|
630 g
lighter
|
| Length |
142 mm
|
125.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
85 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.35×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2024
|
2025
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Superzoom both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
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