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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 3.6x
Help
 Around 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
Help
 3.1x better wide angle
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Slightly lighter 255 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 2.5x lighter
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:Nikon AF-S
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
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:18 mm
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:55 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:$329.00
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:$179.95
Weight Light weight Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:0.6 kg
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:255 g

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture 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 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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 Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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 18-250mm 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 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED 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

$247
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm 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 DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range More zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Magnification 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
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
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$1,047
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$400
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Significantly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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