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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C with a length of 121mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di 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. Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C weighs 615g, which means it is 5g (0%) lighter than the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di which has a weight of 620g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di 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 Leica L lens mount whereas the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 for the Leica L Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Sony E , Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Fujifilm X mount.
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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di has a focal range of 18-300mm and 16.7X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
