Sony
E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
 vs
Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM.
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Learn more about
the Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 13.9x vs 11.1x
Help
 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $399.00 vs $898.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $499 cheaper (2.3x less)
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3:11.1x
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:13.9x
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
E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3:0.5 kg
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:0.6 kg
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3:$898.00
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:$399.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

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

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha

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

Travel lens

$199
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$800
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e

Travel lens

$739
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3DI III/SONY E MT Sony-e

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3DI III/SONY E MT Sony-e

Travel lens

$739
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3DI III/SONY E MT Sony-e vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$1,467 - $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
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 Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture 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
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

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