Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC vs f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Both are Sigma SA superzoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/3.5-5.6 DC if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the f/3.5-5.6 DC does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
Spec differences
11 differences| f/3.5-5.6 DC | f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/3.8
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
490 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
88.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
74 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.35 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 14 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, aperture blades. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sigma SA both
- Type
- Superzoom both
- Focal length
- 18-125mm both
- Aperture blades
- 7 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 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
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