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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 more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4.4 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
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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 II DC Nikon-f

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f vs the Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef.
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the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f

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 II DC Nikon-f: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.

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 image stabilization
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 image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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

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 image stabilization
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD 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 Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Pentax SMC  DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Wildlife lens

$397

Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$349

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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
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

Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f 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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$399

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds

Wildlife lens

$6,999

Max focal length Much better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Much longer
Weight Much heavier
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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Lowest price More expensive

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