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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 CA$870
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 (21st 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 VXD 28-300mm f/4-7.1 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 28-300mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 617 | 590 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm | 53.6 | 74.9 | 16.7 | 14.1 | 21 | 77 | 99.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC VXD 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Compare | 98.1 | 77.4 | 65.3 | 85 | 96.8 | 65.7 | 97.8 | 82.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 86.7 | 76 | 85 | 88.4 | 83.6 | 68.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81.5 | 86.1 | 50.7 | 86.7 | 83.6 | 80.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.9 | 73.3 | 40.1 | 78.9 | 77 | 95.8 | 82.5 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.2 | 98.7 | 68.3 | 38.2 | 82.5 | 98.5 | 33.7 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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