Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Significantly more zoom 11.1x vs 5.8x
Help
 More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon VR
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f:11.1x
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :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.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$90 - $197
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$329
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro

Macro lens

$199
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

$247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
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 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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