Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
SuperZoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is also available in the Leica L , Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
What type of photography is the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 DC OS C Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 DC OS C lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.5x
0.17m / 6.7 inch
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 123mm when not extended. It weighs 615g / 21.7 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C when attached to E Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
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
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a focal range of 16-300mm and 18.8X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A6700 , Sony FX30 and Sony A6600 .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's stabilization system is effective up to 6.0 stops .
Zoom Method
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C Extended State
Zoom Lock
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.17m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 SuperZoom Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 16mm, and a max aperture of f6.7 and minimum aperture of f45 at 300mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
16mm
F3.5
F22
300mm
F6.7
F45
Optical Formula
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's optical formula consists of 20 elements in 14 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Lens Hood
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH706-03 .
Recommended Accessories for the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C .
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 DC OS C.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C in Other Lens Mounts
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