Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary Adds Nikon Z Mount, Out November 5

Sigma Corporation, a Kawasaki, Kanagawa-based lens maker, will add a Nikon Z mount version of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary, an APS-C high-magnification zoom lens, on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

The lens is the world's first AF-compatible interchangeable lens for mirrorless cameras to reach a zoom ratio of about 18.8x, according to Sigma's own research as of September 2026.

Product Overview


Product name	Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS \| Contemporary
Mount	Nikon Z mount
Price	Open price
Release	Thursday, November 5, 2026

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change. The lens is developed, manufactured and sold under a license agreement with Nikon Corporation.

Key Features

Covers everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto and macro shooting with a single lens
High-speed AF and a range of functions that support high-magnification zoom shooting
Uncompromising optical performance

A High-Magnification Zoom for Nikon Z

The lens covers a wide range of shooting scenes, from wide-angle to super-telephoto. It also achieves a maximum magnification of 1:2 at a focal length of 70mm, making serious macro shooting possible.

For autofocus, the lens uses a linear motor called HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) for fast AF. Its OS2 image stabilization algorithm delivers 6 stops of correction at the wide end and 4.5 stops at the tele end. These figures are based on CIPA standards, measured with an APS-C mirrorless camera at focal lengths of 16mm and 300mm. The lens brings together, in a well-balanced package, the functions a high-magnification zoom needs for use in many different shooting situations.

To support the new mount, Sigma developed control algorithms dedicated to Z mount interchangeable lenses, optimizing the AF drive and communication speed. In addition to fast AF, the lens supports AF-C (continuous AF) and in-body aberration correction, although correction functions are limited to what the camera body supports. The mount section is rubber-sealed so the lens can be used in a variety of environments.