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 28-300mm F4-7.1 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. Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C with a length of 123mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Size and Weight 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 28-300mm F4-7.1 weighs 610g, 0% (5g) 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 28-300mm F4-7.1 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
Both the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Leica L , Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a focal range of 16-300mm and
18.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 has a focal range of 28-300mm and 10.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 450mm .
