Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Now for Nikon Z

Key specs

The 16 to 300 mm range gives a zoom ratio of about 18.8, which Sigma describes as the largest for an autofocus interchangeable lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras (as of September 2026). In 35mm terms that is 24 to 450 mm. The design has 20 elements in 14 groups with one FLD element, four SLD elements and four aspherical elements, and the aperture has nine rounded blades. Minimum focusing distance is 17 cm (wide) to 105 cm (tele); maximum magnification is 1:2 at 70 mm. The Nikon Z version is 125.4 mm long, 73.8 mm in diameter, has a 67 mm filter thread and weighs 630 g Sigma product page.

Autofocus, stabilization and build

Autofocus uses the HLA linear motor. For Nikon Z, Sigma developed a control algorithm covering AF drive and communication speed; the lens supports AF-C (continuous AF) and in-camera aberration correction, each on supported cameras only Sigma USA. The image stabilizer is rated at 6 stops at the wide end and 4.5 stops at the tele end by CIPA measurement Sigma USA. According to the product page the construction is dust- and splash-resistant (not waterproof), the front element has a water-repellent coating, and a zoom lock switch fixes the lens at the wide end. Focus breathing is designed to be suppressed Sigma product page.

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