Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC vs 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC
Both are Sigma SA lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC if
- You need more reach: 125mm vs 50mm at the long end
Pick the 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.29× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
Spec differences
6 differences| 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC | 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-125mm
|
18-50mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.45 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
0.29×
larger
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 14 groups
|
8 elements / 8 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sigma SA both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
- Image stabilization
- No 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 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC
A 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C standard zoom lens, the Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
More comparisons
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18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM: more reach (200mm), stabilized
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 vs 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
more reach (50mm) vs wider (10mm)