Sigma
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
More zoom 6.9x vs 5.8x
Help
 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 125 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Slightly wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/3.8
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR captures marginally more light, 0.2 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:6.9x
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:5.8x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:6.9x
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:5.8x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:125 mm
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:105 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$107 - $197
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Travel lens

$648
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Travel lens

$497
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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