Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 4.8x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 135 mm
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 Around 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
More magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:5.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.6 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28-135mm 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:Sigma HSM
EF 28-135mm 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:Sigma OS
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Canon IS
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:13.9x
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:4.8x
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 telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:18 mm
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:28 mm
Weight Light weight Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:0.6 kg
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0.5 kg
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:$399.00
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:$479.00

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
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
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm 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
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Focus motor Lacks 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
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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
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
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

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

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm 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
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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