Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary vs Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 40mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.26× maximum magnification
Pick the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD 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
Spec differences
14 differences| Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
20-40mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
630 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
125.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
|
74.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.17 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.26×
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
12 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
VXD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2025
|
2026
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, filter thread, aperture blades, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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