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Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR 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 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR if

  • You need more reach: 600mm 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 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 1510 g lighter (630 g vs 2140 g)
  • You want a wider view: 16mm vs 180mm at the wide end
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 125.4 mm vs 315.5 mm long

Spec differences

16 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR 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
180-600mm
16-300mm
Max aperture
f/5.6
f/3.5 1⅓ stops faster
Weight
2140 g
630 g lighter
Length
315.5 mm
125.4 mm shorter
Diameter
110 mm
73.8 mm slimmer
Filter thread
95 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
1.3 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.25×
0.5× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
25 elements / 17 groups
20 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Linear motor
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2023
2025
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Image stabilization
Yes both

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