Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR and Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM.

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Product
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Name Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU 20084
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Release Year 2019 2011
Release Date 2019-10-10
MSRP N/A 4700 USD
Last known price 306 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 23 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Focal Length 16-50 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm 180 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 114 mm
Length 32 mm 289 mm
Weight 135 gr 2950 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 105 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-40 LH1128-01
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A