Tamron
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
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 shorter 84 mm vs 100 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 430 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:3.9 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef:13.9x
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef:11.1x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel 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-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 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS 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
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
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 OS Canon-ef
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$249
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS 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 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Significantly longer
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Pentax-k

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

Travel lens

$399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Pentax-k vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD 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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$499
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

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