Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 5.7x
Help
 Around 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
More magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Canon IS
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:13.9x
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:5.7x
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
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range More zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$349
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,467 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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