Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Much more zoom 11.1x vs 4x
Help
 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $349.00 vs $1,199.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $850 cheaper (3.4x less)
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 2.8x better wide angle
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 Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD Learn more about
the Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

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
50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD :Olympus SWD
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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM:18 mm
50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD :50 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
200 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Travel lens

$499
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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 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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha

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

Travel lens

$199
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha 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
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

Wildlife lens

$299
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED

Macro lens

$299
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sports lens

$1,249
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Weight Heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM vs the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$598
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC

Wildlife lens

$249
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC vs the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Heavier
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO vs the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

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