Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS ContemporaryvsTamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
16-300mm / F3.5-6.7
24-450mm equiv.
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
18-300mm / F3.5-6.3
27-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-300mm in a single lens
When the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
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
- 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD125.6mm long × 75.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 300mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.7 | F6.3 | 0.2 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 17cm | 15cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.50× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 615g | 620g | −5g |
| Length | 123.4mm | 125.6mm | −2.2mm |
| Diameter | 73.8mm | 75.5mm | −1.7mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 | +4year |
| 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 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD.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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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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