Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
Tamron
73 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
78 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Tamron 16-300mm lens is praised for its incredible versatility, combining wide-angle, macro, and telephoto capabilities in a compact package. Users highlight its convenience for travel and hiking, allowing them to capture a wide range of subjects without changing lenses. However, some reviewers note compromises in image quality, including softness at long focal lengths and chromatic aberration, which can often be corrected in post-processing. Build quality is generally considered good, though a few users mention zoom creep and autofocus inconsistencies.
Pros
- Incredible zoom range (16-300mm)
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent versatility for travel
- Good macro capability
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Softness at long focal lengths
- Chromatic aberration (fringing)
- Zoom creep when held vertically
- Autofocus inconsistencies in low light
- Heavy weight for some users
Versatility 6
Image quality 7
Build quality 5
Chromatic aberration 3
Zoom creep 2
Autofocus performance 3
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | multiple layers of coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Piezo Drive | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
