Sigma · Fujifilm X mount · Updated 31 Aug 2026
16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
The range champion with useful stabilization and 1:2 close-up ability. Its purpose is one-lens coverage, not uniform 40MP corners.
Maker MTF available, but its method is not normalized to Fujifilm's curves.
01 / EDITORIAL TAKE
What the evidence supports
The range champion with useful stabilization and 1:2 close-up ability. Its purpose is one-lens coverage, not uniform 40MP corners.
- Best for
- Travel, Wildlife.
- Main tradeoff
- Its 615g weight, F3.5–6.7 maximum aperture, and manufacturer mtf evidence profile should be considered against the alternatives below.
02 / VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
The decision-grade facts
- 35mm equivalent
- 24–457mm
- Maximum aperture
- F3.5–6.7
- Focus
- AF
- Weight
- 615g
- Dimensions
- Ø73.8 × 123.7mm
- Weather resistance
- Yes
- Optical stabilization
- Yes
- US list price
- $769
MSRP is a static US list-price reference, not a live offer. Verified 2026-08-30. Price source ↗
03 / EVIDENCE
What the rank rests on
A maker chart exists, but its method is not standardized against Fujifilm or independent labs.
04 / ALTERNATIVES
Compare before deciding
A remarkably competent one-lens travel solution with strong close focus; detail falls at the long end, where the XF 70-300 wins.
Resolution 75.0 ±5FujifilmXF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WRA dependable sealed travel zoom with strong stabilization; reach and convenience outrank pixel-level edge sharpness.
Resolution 71.0 ±12FujifilmXF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WRExcellent range and stabilization for travel; sample variation and weaker corners keep it out of the high-resolution top tier.
Resolution 84.0 ±3