Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS ContemporaryvsSony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
16-300mm / F3.5-6.7
24-450mm equiv.
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E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
70-350mm / F4.5-6.3
105-525mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 17cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-300mm in a single lens
When the E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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
- 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary123.4mm long × 73.8mm diameter
- E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS142mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 70mm | −54mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 350mm | −50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4.5 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.7 | F6.3 | 0.2 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 17cm | 1.1m | −0.93m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.23× | +0.27x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 615g | 625g | −10g |
| Length | 123.4mm | 142mm | −18.6mm |
| Diameter | 73.8mm | 77mm | −3.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | +6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary relative to E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
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