The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD with a length of 100mm, is 23mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's 73mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD weighs 540g, 12% (75g) lighter than the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's weight of 615g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is also available in the Leica L , Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-300mm but while Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.7, the Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F6.3.
