Lens comparison · Sony E / FE · updated 5 November 2026
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD18-300mm · f/3.5-6.3 · 620gSigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary16-300mm · f/3.5-6.7 · 535g
Verdict
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD has more in its favour on paper.
Choose the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD for
- a lower price (about £440 vs £540)
- weather sealing
Choose the 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary for
- less weight (535g vs 620g)
- a wider starting focal length (16mm vs 18mm)
| 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sigma |
| Focal length | 18-300mm | 16-300mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.7 |
| Weight | 620 g | 535 g |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Made for | APSC | APSC |
| New price | £649 | £649 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £414–£464 | £539–£539 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD better than the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary?
The 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD offers a lower price (about £440 vs £540), weather sealing; the 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary offers less weight (535g vs 620g), a wider starting focal length (16mm vs 18mm).
Which is better value, the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD or the 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary?
On Sony E / FE, the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD costs about £440 against about £540 for the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: Fujifilm X, Canon RF / RF-S, Nikon Z, L-Mount). Both are made for crop sensors.