The world''s most versatile APS-C zoom
The SIGMA 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary sets a new benchmark for versatility, featuring the world''s largest 18.8x zoom ratio for an APS-C mirrorless lens. Covering everything from expansive wide-angle landscapes to distant wildlife and sports action, it delivers a full 24-450mm* equivalent range in a single compact, portable lens.
With a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, it also doubles as a capable close-up tool, making it possible to capture striking macro-style images of flowers, insects, and everyday details. Combined with high-speed autofocus, powerful optical stabilisation, and robust build quality, this all-in-one zoom is the ultimate solution for photographers who demand flexibility without compromise.
Wide-angle, telephoto, and macro in one lens
From interiors and landscapes to aviation and wildlife, the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | C gives photographers access to an extraordinary breadth of focal lengths. Its 18.8x zoom range makes it the first of its kind for APS-C mirrorless, bringing subjects near and far within easy reach.
At 70mm, the lens achieves a 1:2 magnification ratio, allowing for true-to-life close-ups with impressive detail. Additional magnification ratios of 1:3 at the wide end and 1:4 at the telephoto end expand creative options, from dramatic perspectives to compressed, intimate studies.
Compact and travel-ready
Despite its ambitious zoom range, the lens remains remarkably portable. Measuring just 73.8mm in diameter, 121.4mm in length, and weighing 615g, it slips easily into a camera bag, making it ideal for travel and outdoor use. This compact design is made possible by advanced engineering, including aspherical optics and high refractive index elements that keep image quality high while reducing bulk.
Fast AF and advanced stabilisation
Autofocus is driven by SIGMA''s High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) motor, which ensures smooth, fast, and accurate performance—ideal for dynamic subjects such as birds, athletes, or aircraft.
To support handheld shooting across its vast focal range, the lens incorporates the latest OS2 optical stabilisation algorithm, offering up to 6 stops of compensation at the wide end and 4.5 stops at the telephoto end*. This technology, inspired by SIGMA''s professional super-telephoto Sports lenses, helps deliver sharp, blur-free results even in low-light conditions or at maximum zoom.
Robust, practical design
A zoom lock switch prevents accidental extension during transport, while the dust- and splash-resistant construction ensures reliability outdoors. The front element is treated with a water- and oil-repellent coating, making it easier to keep clean in challenging environments.
Exceptional optical performance
The optical design of 21 elements in 15 groups includes one FLD element, four SLD elements, and four aspherical elements. This advanced construction corrects chromatic aberration and distortion while delivering sharp, detailed results across the zoom range.
Flare and ghosting are minimised through state-of-the-art simulation and coatings, ensuring high contrast and clarity when shooting in bright or backlit conditions. The lens also suppresses focus breathing, making it ideal for both video creators and photographers using multi-shot techniques such as focus stacking.
Lens
Lens Hood LH706-03
Front Cap LCF-67 IV
Rear Cap
