Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Much more zoom

13.9x

5.8x

Around 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

250 mm

105 mm

Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion

More magnification

1:3.4 (0.3x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo

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the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 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

Sigma OS

Less risk of blur

Slightly lighter

420 g

0.6 kg

More than 30% lighter

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma HSM
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	Nikon AF-S

Good image stabilization

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma OS
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	Nikon VR

Great zoom

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	13.9x
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	5.8x

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	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

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 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 DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Has better image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 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

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 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 VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

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

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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

Travel lens

$199

Doesn't have image stabilization

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 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

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

Travel lens

$649

More zoom

Slightly lighter

Slightly more expensive

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$279

Slightly lighter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

No image stabilization

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Significantly narrower aperture

Better telephoto

Much less zoom

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$197

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

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 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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