Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Sigma 16-300mm lens: SDP.io/S16300 (for Sony E, Canon RF, Fuji X, L-Mount)
Tamron 18-300mm lens: SDP.io/S18300 (for Sony E, Fuji X-mount)

This video compares the Sigma 16-300 and Tamron superzoom lenses for Sony APS-C cameras. Here's a summary:

General: Superzoom lenses are useful for their range, even if they lack top-tier sharpness and speed. Sony has limited competitors in this category.

Pricing: Sigma is $699, Tamron is $599.

Handling: Both lenses have similar weight (around 615-620g).

Range: Sigma offers a wider range (16mm/24mm equivalent) compared to Tamron (18mm/27mm equivalent), but phone cameras can often cover the wide end.

Sharpness: Sigma is generally sharper, especially at longer telephoto lengths (200mm, 300mm). Tamron is sharper at 100mm.
Macro: Macro capabilities are a tie.

Contrast & Bokeh: Tamron has better contrast and slightly better bokeh. Sigma has more flaring.

Conclusion: The Sigma is worth the extra $100 due to its overall better sharpness, especially at the telephoto end.

0:00 Introduction
0:46 Pricing
2:10 Sharpness vs iPhone
2:34 Zoom Range
3:28 Sharpness
4:54 Contrast
5:47 Bokeh
6:12 Summary