Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1095 g lighter (615 g vs 1710 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.32× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 123.7 mm vs 209.9 mm long
Spec differences
15 differences| Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
150-500mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5
|
f/3.5
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
1710 g
|
615 g
lighter
|
| Length |
209.9 mm
|
123.7 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
93 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.32×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 16 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2022
|
2025
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
A 150-500mm f/5-6.7 APS-C telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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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