Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Quick answer
The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is a ultra-wide to telephoto superzoom lens covering 16-300mm at f/3.5 for the Leica L mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (24–450mm equiv.)
- 22 Leica L cameras
- Focal
- 16–300mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–22
- Weight
- 615g
- Filter
- 67mm
- AF motor
- Linear motor
What 16-300mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 24–450mm
- 5.5–84.1° 4.6–73.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 16mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 20 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- Linear motor
- Maximum magnification
- 0.5×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 615 g
- Length
- 121.4 mm
- Diameter
- 73.8 mm
Specification source: sigma-global.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary?
At 16-300mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto superzoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary?
It zooms across 16-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–73.7° horizontal and 5.5–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary fit?
Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 17 more.
Alternatives for Leica L from other brands
All Leica L lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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