Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:4.1 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 395 g
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 Around 50% lighter
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:Canon IS
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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:50 mm
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:55 mm

Compared to wide angle 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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$429
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
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 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Length Longer
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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