Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 DC OS C will be available in Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X and Leica L Mounts for 699USD
The new Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 DC OS C lens ($699) offers the highest zoom ratio (18.7x) specifically designed for mirrorless cameras. Interestingly, Sigma has chosen not to release a Nikon Z-mount version, making it available only for Sony E, Canon RF, Leica L, and Fujifilm X mounts. On the other hand, Nikon offers the lens with the highest zoom ratio featuring full-frame coverage—the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR lens ($999)—which has proven to be an outstanding choice as a versatile, all-in-one solution. However, as expected, it is noticeably larger and heavier than its APS-C counterparts, the Sigma 16-300mm (24-450mm FF equivalent / 26-480mm on Canon RF mount) and the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD ($699) (27-450mm FF equivalent) lenses.
Below, you'll find a visual size comparison of these three lenses in real-life scale, followed by a detailed comparison of their specifications and features.
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Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di vs Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C
A more practical real-world comparison is to see how these three lenses look when mounted on modern compatible cameras. Since the Nikon Z 28-400mm lens is designed for full-frame sensors, we attached it to a Nikon Z6 III. On the other hand, the Sigma 16-300mm and Tamron 18-300mm lenses, being designed for APS-C sensors, were attached to a Sony Alpha a6700. As you can observe below, this combination further highlights the overall size differences:
(You can find the interactive version of this size comparison here.)
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di vs Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C Lenses with Nikon Z6 III and Sony A6700 cameras
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di vs Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C Specs and Feature Comparison
