Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 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 70-180mm F2.8 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
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 165 g lighter (630 g vs 795 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 180mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 does not
- You want a compact lens: 125.4 mm vs 151 mm long
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 | 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 |
70-180mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
795 g
|
630 g
lighter
|
| Length |
151 mm
|
125.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
83.5 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 14 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2023
|
2025
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, filter thread, max magnification. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.5× both
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