Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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 need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 125.4 mm vs 150.3 mm long
Pick the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 50 g lighter (580 g vs 630 g)
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is made for APS-C
Spec differences
15 differences| Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
630 g
|
580 g
lighter
|
| Length |
125.4 mm
shorter
|
150.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
RXD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2025
|
2022
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, filter thread, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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