Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
What Buyers Say
Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
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
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and sharp standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast f/2.8 aperture, and affordable price as major strengths, making it a popular upgrade from kit lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of optical stabilization and a poorly designed lens hood, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Great value for the price
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- Poorly designed lens hood
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build quality
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Fujifilm
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | multiple layers of coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Piezo Drive | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 | 1:2.8 |
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 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
