Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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Sigma
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 6.9x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 125 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/3.8
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 At its widest, the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef captures marginally more light, 0.2 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:3.8 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% 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 Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef.
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:13.9x
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:6.9x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
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 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 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 Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$629
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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

$199
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has significantly 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 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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
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-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
Zoom range Less zoom
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
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Travel lens

$600
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef 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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
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
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
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
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 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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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

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