Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD vs Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021
Spec differences
11 differences| Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
18-300mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Weight |
620 g
|
615 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
123.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
75.5 mm
|
73.8 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2021
|
2025
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.5× both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
The Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 16-300mm at f/3.5-6.7 for Fujifilm X mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shoo...
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