Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OSvsSigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
100-400mm / F5-6.3
150-600mm equiv.
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16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
16-300mm / F3.5-6.7
24-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight520g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-300mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS199.5mm long × 86mm diameter
- 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS123.7mm long × 73.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 16mm | +84mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 300mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F3.5 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.7 | 0.2 stops brighter |
| Weight | 1.14kg | 615g | +520g |
| Length | 199.5mm | 123.7mm | +75.8mm |
| Diameter | 86mm | 73.8mm | +12.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS relative to 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
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16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
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