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Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
The Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR if you want a lighter lens (405 g against 615 g). Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if you want a brighter f/3.5 (0.7 stops more light), for dim light and softer backgrounds; more reach (to 450mm equivalent); a wider view (from 24mm equivalent); and a fit on more cameras (131 against 16 in this guide).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Sigma |
| Focal length | 50-250mm (zoom) | 16-300mm (zoom) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 75-375mm on APS-C | 24-450mm on APS-C |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.7brighter |
| Made for | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Sony E, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, Canon RF, Nikon Z |
| Stabilised | yes | yes |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Zoom range | 5.0× | 18.8×more range |
| Weight | 405 glighter | 615 g |
| Cameras it fits | 16 in this guide | 131 in this guidefits more cameras |
Focal range, in full-frame terms
Aperture
Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.
Field of view
Cameras they fit
16 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body. In all, the Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR fits 16 and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary 131.