Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC vs 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Both are Sigma SA lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 18-50mm 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 OS HSM if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC does not
Spec differences
11 differences| 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC | 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
18-50mm
|
18-200mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
490 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
87.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
75.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.29×
larger
|
0.26×
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 8 groups
|
18 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, max aperture, min focus distance, aperture blades. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sigma SA both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.45 m both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
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.
Our notes
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
A 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies, 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 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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs OS HSM
Macro OS HSM: 60 g lighter, focuses closer
Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC vs 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
more reach (50mm) vs wider (10mm)