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Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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Sigma · f/3.5 · Leica L mount

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingContemporary
Lens MountLeica L
What We Like
+World's largest 18.8x zoom ratio for APS-C mirrorless lenses, covering true wide-angle 16mm to 300mm telephoto
+Exceptional optical stabilization with 6 stops at wide end and 4.5 stops at telephoto, enabling sharp handheld shots in low light
+Compact and lightweight at 615g despite massive zoom range, making it ideal for travel and walkaround photography
+Fast and accurate HLA autofocus motor with suppressed focus breathing, suitable for both stills and video
+Impressive macro capability with 1:2 magnification at 70mm, enabling detailed close-up photography
+Dust- and splash-resistant construction with water-repellent front element coating, designed for outdoor use
Worth Knowing
−Variable aperture f/3.5-6.7 limits low-light gathering ability at telephoto end, requiring slower shutter speeds
−Image quality trade-offs at the telephoto end and periphery due to extreme zoom range requiring compromises
−Autofocus can struggle with fast-moving subjects compared to specialized telephoto or prime lenses
−Limited macro sharpness at closest focusing distance (about 1 inch from front element) with potential shadow casting issues

General

Brand
Sigma
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Contemporary
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica L
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica L APS-C
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary is the world's first mirrorless lens with an 18.8x zoom ratio, making it an exceptional all-in-one solution for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Measuring just 73.8mm in diameter by 121.4mm in length and weighing just 615g, this remarkably compact superzoom delivers 6 stops of image stabilization at the wide end and 4.5 stops at the telephoto end. While the lens's feature package requires an image quality sacrifice, especially in the periphery and at the long end, Sigma has created perhaps the ultimate all-in-one zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras, particularly excelling as a travel and versatile general-purpose lens.

Physical

Lens Weight
615 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
73.8 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
121.4 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16–300 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
3.5–6.7
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Image Stabilization
Yes