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Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC 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 need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 1090 g lighter (630 g vs 1720 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: 125.4 mm vs 212.3 mm long

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 f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is made for APS-C

Spec differences

15 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary and the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Brand
Sigma
Tamron
Type
Superzoom
Telephoto Zoom
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
16-300mm
150-500mm
Max aperture
f/3.5 1 stop faster
f/5
Weight
630 g lighter
1720 g
Length
125.4 mm shorter
212.3 mm
Diameter
73.8 mm slimmer
93 mm
Filter thread
67 mm
82 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.6 m
Max magnification
0.5× larger
0.32×
Aperture blades
9 more blades
7
Optical design
20 elements / 14 groups
25 elements / 16 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
VXD
Released
2025
2023
3 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Image stabilization
Yes both
Weather sealing
Yes both

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