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Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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Sigma · 16-300 mm · f/3.5 · Canon RF, Sony E, Leica L, Fujifilm X mount · APS-C

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

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateFeb 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Zoom Ratio
18.8x
Format Equivalent
24-450mm (35mm equivalent)
Minimum Aperture
f/22-45
Optical Construction
20 elements in 14 groups
Special Elements
1 FLD, 4 SLD, 4 aspherical elements
Min focal length
16 mm
Max focal length
300 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16-300 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
3.5
Max aperture zoom
6.7
Autofocus mode
Yes
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Autofocus

Motor Type
HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Focus Range
17cm (6.7") at 16mm, 105cm (41.4") at 300mm
Focus Breathing
Suppressed

Image stabilization

System
OS2 algorithm-powered optical stabilization
Stops (Wide End)
6 stops at 16mm
Stops (Telephoto End)
4.5 stops at 300mm

Macro close up

Maximum Magnification
1:2 at 70mm
Wide Magnification
1:3 at 16mm
Telephoto Magnification
1:4 at 300mm

Build weather sealing

Dust & Splash Resistance
Yes
Front Element Coating
Water- and oil-repellent coating
Mount
High-precision brass bayonet

Accessories

Included
Petal-shaped lens hood LH706-03

Physical

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
Lens weight
615 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
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.
Canon RF, Sony E, Leica L, Fujifilm X