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Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens (Canon RF)

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$561.37 $769 In stock

Category: Mirrorless Lenses

Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens: Your Ultimate All-in-One Zoom
The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens is a groundbreaking, all-in-one zoom designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Boasting a tremendous 18.8x zoom ratio, it covers everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto perspectives in a surprisingly portable package. This ultimate travel lens delivers quick autofocus, powerful optical stabilization, and impressive macro capabilities, making it perfect for virtually any shooting need.

Unmatched Versatility: Wide-Angle, Super-Telephoto & Macro
This 16-300mm lens provides a 24-450mm equivalent focal length range for APS-C cameras. It’s the perfect single lens to handle any situation, from expansive architecture, interiors, and landscapes at the wide end, to distant action and wildlife at the long end. In between, it’s ideal for portraits, close-up subjects, street scenes, and more. It even offers robust macro capabilities with a 1:2 maximum magnification ratio at 70mm, along with 1:3 at the wide end and 1:4 at the telephoto end.

High-Speed Autofocus and Powerful Optical Stabilization
This all-in-one zoom is ready for any subject or situation, combining quick and accurate focusing with robust image stabilization:

HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) delivers swift and precise movement of the focusing group, enabling lightning-fast focus switching and nimble tracking of even rapidly moving subjects.
A powerful image stabilization system compensates for an impressive 6 stops of camera shake at 16mm and 4.5 stops at the long end. Powered by Sigma’s advanced OS2 algorithm (the same used in their larger super-telephoto lenses), this system ensures handheld reliability, reducing camera shake and blur even in low light or at the longest zoom settings.
Impressive Optical Quality
Despite its vast zoom range, this lens maintains impressive optical quality. It includes a series of low dispersion glass elements and four aspherical elements to deliver excellent aberration correction, high sharpness, clarity, and accurate color rendering throughout the zoom and focus ranges. The optical design has been meticulously tested and adjusted to effectively resist flare and minimize ghosting in various lighting conditions. Additionally, focus breathing is well-controlled, benefiting filmmaking applications and photographers working with multi-shot composite processes.

Compact, Lightweight, and Durable
Even with its massive zoom range, the lens remains remarkably compact and lightweight, measuring just 4.8″ long and weighing 1.4 lb—making it an ideal travel companion. It’s built for reliability in inclement weather with dust- and splash-resistant seals. The front element features a water- and oil-repellant coating that’s especially easy to clean. For convenience, a zoom lock switch at the wide end prevents the lens from extending when stored.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin ★★★★★

Switching from a standard kit zoom, this 16-300mm has been a game changer for travel—no more swapping lenses mid-hike. The wide to telephoto range covers everything from landscapes to distant wildlife, and the autofocus is snappy even in lower light. I've already gotten crisp shots at 300mm that wou

Natalie ★★★★★

I was worried about lens weight for travel, but this one balances perfectly on my Canon body and covers everything from wide landscapes to distant wildlife. The zoom ring is smooth and precise, and I’ve been impressed with how sharp the images are even at 300mm.

Ryan ★★★★★

The optical stabilization is a game-changer for handheld shots at the long end; I got sharp images at 300mm with a slow shutter speed. This single lens covers everything from wide landscapes to distant wildlife, which makes packing for a hike so much easier.