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Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC vs 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Both are Sigma SA lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM if

  • You need more reach: 200mm vs 125mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC does not
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.39 m vs 0.5 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.33× vs 0.19× maximum magnification

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC and the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Type
Superzoom
Macro
Format
not listed
APS-C
Focal length
18-125mm
18-200mm
Weight
not listed
430 g
Length
not listed
86 mm
Diameter
not listed
70.7 mm
Min focus distance
0.5 m
0.39 m closer
Max magnification
0.19×
0.33× larger
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 14 groups
16 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
HSM
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
Released
not listed
2014
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Sigma SA both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Filter thread
62 mm both

Our notes

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-125mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Sigma SA mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Our notes

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

This 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

More comparisons

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC

18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM: more reach (200mm), stabilized

Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC vs 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC

more reach (125mm) vs 0.29× magnification

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

90 g lighter vs wider (10mm)

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