Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
 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
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 Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

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: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: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: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 telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM:$349.00
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :$329.95

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$369
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Compare the 18-200mm 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
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

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

Wildlife lens

$399
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

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

$109 - $197
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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 Significantly better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
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 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
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
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 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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