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Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (L-Mount)

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Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (L-Mount)
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Key Features
  • APS-C | f/3.5-6.7 to f/22-45
  • 24-450mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Versatile All-In-One Zoom Lens
  • HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor
A tremendously versatile zoom, the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens is a groundbreaking all-in-one zoom lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Covering wide to super-telephoto in a portable package, this ultimate travel lens further impresses with quick AF, powerful OS, and surprising macro capabilities to suit a wide variety of shooting needs.
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Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Overview

All-In-One Zoom for Any Situation
A tremendously versatile zoom, the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens is a groundbreaking all-in-one zoom lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Covering wide to super-telephoto in a portable package, this ultimate travel lens further impresses with quick AF, powerful OS, and surprising macro capabilities to suit a wide variety of shooting needs.
Wide-Angle, Super-Telephoto, and Macro
Offering an amazing 18.8x zoom, this 16-300mm offers a 24-450mm-equivalent focal length range for APS-C cameras, making it the perfect all-in-one zoom to handle virtually any shooting situation. At the wide end, the lens suits architecture, interiors, and landscape subjects; at the long end, it's capable of photographing distant action and wildlife; and throughout the middle, the lens suits everything from portraits to close-up subjects to street scenes and more.
High-Speed Autofocus and Powerful Optical Stabilization
Combining quick and accurate focusing performance with robust image stabilization, this all-in-one zoom is poised to handle virtually any subject or situation:
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) quickly and accurately moves the focusing group for fast focus switching and nimble tracking of fast-moving subjects.
  • Matching the focal length versatility, this lens also offers a 1:2 maximum magnification ratio at the 70mm position for close-up shooting. At the wide end of the lens, the magnification is 1:3 and it is 1:4 at the telephoto end.
Helping to achieve sharp and stable images, this zoom features a powerful image stabilization system that compensates for 6 stops of camera shake at the 16mm position and 4.5 stops of shake.

Powered by Sigma's OS2 algorithm—the same used in Sigma's larger super-telephoto lenses—this stabilization system suits the versatility of the lens itself and helps reduce camera shake and blur for handheld reliability, even when shooting in low-light and at the long end of the zoom range.
Impressive Optical Quality
  • Including a series of low dispersion glass elements and four aspherical elements, the lens has impressive aberration correction, high sharpness and clarity, and accurate color rendering throughout the zoom and focus ranges.
  • The optical design has also been tested and adjusted to resist flare and minimize ghosting in a variety of lighting conditions.
  • Focus breathing is also well-controlled to benefit filmmaking applications and photographers working with multi-shot composite processes.
Compact, Lightweight, and Durable
  • Despite the massive zoom range, the lens remains relatively compact and lightweight to serves as an ideal travel lens: it measures 4.8" long and weighs 1.4 lb.
  • Dust- and splash-resistant seals for reliability in inclement weather conditions.
  • The front element features a water- and oil-repellant coating that is especially easy to clean.
  • This L-Mount version of the lens is also compatible with the optional UD-11 USB Dock for updating the lens's firmware and making settings adjustments.
  • Zoom lock switch at the wide end prevents the lens from extending when stored.

Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
16 to 300mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 450mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 6.7
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 6.7
Minimum Aperture
f/22 to 45
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
83.2° to 5.4°
Minimum Focus Distance
From Camera Sensor: 6.7" / 17 cm (Wide) to 41.3" / 105 cm (Tele)
Maximum Magnification
0.5x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:2
Optical Design
20 Elements in 14 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.9 x 4.8" / 73.8 x 121.4 mm
Weight
21.7 oz / 615 g

Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Reviews

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Is this L-Mount version lens compatible with the ...

Is this L-Mount version lens compatible with the Lumix S9, not being an APS-C camera?
Asked by: George
The L-Mount variant of the Sigma 16-300mm lens is compatible on a Lumix S9. However, using this lens will require the S9 to operate in a cropped mode, resulting in a loss of resolution.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2025-02-25

Will this lens work on the Panasonic Lumix S5II ?

Will this lens work on the Panasonic Lumix S5II ?
Asked by: Pio
Yes, the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (L-Mount) is natively compatible with the Panasonic Lumix S5 II.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-03-05

Will this and/or any other Sigma RF lens with ...

Will this and/or any other Sigma RF lens with image stabilization (IS) work in tandem with work Canon cameras that have IS?
Asked by: Michael
Yes, all Sigma lenses with Optical Image Stabilization, such as the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (Sony E), will work in tandem with cameras that have In-Body Image Stabilization. Some lens, adapter, and camera combinations will affect this.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-03-05

What is the Sigma warranty on this lens?

What is the Sigma warranty on this lens?
Asked by: David
The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens comes with a limited 4-Year Manufacturer Warranty.
Answered by: Idris A
Date published: 2025-03-04

Would this be compatible with the fujifilm ...

Would this be compatible with the fujifilm x100vi? If so, with which attachment?
Asked by: Natashka
No, the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) is not compatible with the FUJIFILM X100VI Digital Camera; the X100VI is a point and shoot camera with a fixed lens that cannot be changed.
Answered by: Andrea B
Date published: 2025-03-11

So does it play well with the 40 megapixel sensor ...

So does it play well with the 40 megapixel sensor of the X-mount or just for the 26 megapixel?
Asked by: Jack
The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) and other Sigma for Fuji X lenses do not advertise optimization with the 40mp sensors like some of the Fuji brand lenses mention. The Sigma lens can be used on the 40mp sensors but you will have better results using an optimized Fuji lens.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2025-02-26

Will this lens work for video?

Will this lens work for video?
Asked by: Chris
Yes, the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens can be used for video.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2025-03-05

Is the Sigma 16-300 mm F/3.5-6.7 DC OS ...

Is the Sigma 16-300 mm F/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary (Canon RF) a full frame lens?
Asked by: Fredna
The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (Canon RF) is for APS-C size sensors. It can be used on a full frame camera but the camera would need to be set to crop mode.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2025-02-27
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