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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR if

  • You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end

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

  • You need more reach: 200mm vs 85mm at the long end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR and the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Brand
Nikon
Sigma
Type
Zoom
Superzoom
Format
APS-C
not listed
Focal length
16-85mm
18-200mm
Weight
485 g
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Length
85 mm
not listed
Diameter
72 mm
not listed
Filter thread
67 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.38 m
not listed
Optical design
17 elements / 11 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
AF-S
not listed
Image stabilization
Yes
not listed
Released
2008
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2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Nikon F both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both

Our notes

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 16-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range c...

Our notes

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

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

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