Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount

Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount Summary

Sigma continues to expand its lineup for Canon with the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount bringing its longest-ever zoom range to APS-C Canon mirrorless cameras. With an extensive 18.8x zoom ratio this all-in-one zoom provides an equivalent focal length of 25.6-480mm which is one of the most versatile options available for crop sensor RF users. With wide angles you can capture landscapes through to medium telephoto portraits and even distant subjects like wildlife and sports ensuring that this superzoom covers it all in a single compact package.

Despite its extensive range the lens is lightweight and travel-friendly weighing in at just 550g. It also features Optical Stabilisation (OS2) which enables users to capture sharper handheld shots and shoot in low light situations while still getting keepers. Sigma’s High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) motor provides fast quiet autofocus while a minimum focus distance of 39cm allows for close-up shots with a maximum magnification of 0.34x.

Sigma’s optical design includes special elements including FLD SLD and aspherical elements in order to deliver strong optical performance while reducing chromatic aberrations and distortions across the whole zoom range. For Canon RF creators looking for an all-in-one lens with uncompromising reach the Sigma 16-300mm is an exciting addition to Sigma’s growing RF lineup.

Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens Key Features

• 18.8x zoom range from 16-300mm (24-450mm full-frame equivalent)
• Advanced optical design includes 1 FLD 4 SLD and 4 aspherical elements to control aberrations
• 9 rounded diaphragm aperture blades
• Sigma’s HLA motor for fast and precise focusing
• OS2 algorithm provides up to 6 stops of optical image stabilisation
• 1:2 macro capability at 70mm
• Zoom Lock switch
• Weather-resistant construction
• Measures just 121.4mm
• Weighs 615g

Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount in More Detail

Ultra Versatile Zoom Range

The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is the world’s first APS-C mirrorless lens with an 18.8x zoom ratio. It covers an extensive focal length from wide-angle to super-telephoto allowing you to adapt to a variety of shooting situations from travel and landscapes to wildlife and sports with just this single all-in-one superzoom.

This versatility means that photographers can switch between capturing epic scenery at 16mm to incredible telephoto shots at 300mm without needing to change lenses.

Outstanding Close-up Performance

A key feature of this zoom is its 1:2 macro capability at 70mm which allows for frame-filling close-up photography and video content creation. A tele-macro is ideal for capturing detailed shots of flowers insects and more and the lens provides sharp and detailed results at short focusing distances of just 17cm at the wide end to 105cm at telephoto end of the range.

Advanced Autofocus and Optical Stabilisation

Fast and accurate autofocus is powered by Sigma’s familiar High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) which ensures smooth subject tracking even when capturing fast-moving subjects like birds or sports and action.

The optical stabilisation system delivers 6 stops of shake compensation at 16mm and 4.5 stops at 300mm making handheld shooting far more effective particularly in low-light conditions or at long focal lengths.

Portable and reliable

Despite such extensive zoom capabilities the lens is very portable with a weight of just 615g. Its construction includes Sigma’s signature dust and splash-resistant structure which provides the confidence to shoot outdoors during poor conditions. The front element is also coated with a water and oil-repellent coat which helps to keep the glass cleaner and free from dust and smears even in adverse weather.

Optical Quality

Sigma’s advanced optical formula includes 1 FLD (low-dispersion) 4 SLD (super-low dispersion) and 4 aspherical elements. This combination reduces chromatic aberrations distortion and ghosting maintaining high image quality across the entire zoom range. The lens also includes a rounded diaphragm thanks to 9 aperture blades which allows you to capture smooth bokeh balls and create soft defocus effects when shooting wide open.

Additionally the lens is able to suppress focus breathing which is ideal for video work as well as stills photography when focus stacking.

What’s in the box

• Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount
• Lens Hood LH706-03
• Front Cap LCF-67 IV
• Rear Cap LCR III
• Pouch