Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm
Covering a massive 16-300mm range in a compact 617g body, this lens eliminates the need to swap optics for wide-angle to super-telephoto shots. Its built-in optical stabilization helps steady the extreme reach, making it a versatile all-in-one solution for Sony E-mount shooters. This lens is best for travel photographers who prioritize framing flexibility over outright sharpness and never want to miss a moment.
Focal length 16-300mm
Aperture f/3.5
Weight 617 g
48 Overall Score
Price R$6,173
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong aperture (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong bokeh (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average build (17th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 | Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 28-300mm | 24-200mm | 16-50mm | 27mm | 24-105mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 617 | 590 | 570 | 107 | 560 | 1179 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM | Auto Focus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm | 53.9 | 75.4 | 16.8 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 77.3 | 99.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66 | 96.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Compare | 53.9 | 77.9 | 24.6 | 71.4 | 95 | 66 | 91.7 | 99.2 |
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