Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 vs
Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 13.9x vs 11.1x
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 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 200 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:4.4 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% 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 Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef
Slightly lighter 405 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:13.9x
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef:11.1x
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 mm
Weight Light weight Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:0.6 kg
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef:405 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:$399.00
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef:$249.00

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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC 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
Zoom range Has much 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
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC 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 much 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
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC 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 Has better image stabilization
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef

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

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$199
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef
Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$279
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$369
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef

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