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differences

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

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 1:3.9 (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 Learn more about
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Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM.
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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 OS HSM Nikon-f:11.1x
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
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
0.6 kg
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:$399.00
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:$369.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
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
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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

$109 - $197

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

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

Wildlife lens

$399

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
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

Wildlife lens

$349

Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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

Weight Slightly lighter

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Travel lens

$329

Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199

Length Slightly shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$349

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 Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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