Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC 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 120-300mm F2.8 TC 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
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2025
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 2105 g lighter (630 g vs 2735 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 120mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 125.4 mm vs 353.5 mm long
Spec differences
16 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC 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 |
120-300mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
2735 g
|
630 g
lighter
|
| Length |
353.5 mm
|
125.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
128 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
112 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.98 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
30 elements / 24 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2026
|
2025
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
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