Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro

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Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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Sigma

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro reaches further (250mm vs 105mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR	18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	18-105mm	18-250mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2008	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	11	n/a
Af motor	AF-S	n/a
Elements	15	n/a
Weight g	420	n/a
Filter mm	67	n/a
Length mm	89.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	76.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.45	n/a

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

A DX kit zoom from 2008, bundled with mid-range bodies such as the D90 and D7000. It offers VR and an ED element for a 27-158mm equivalent.

Pros

VR
Useful range
Takes 67mm filters
Light

Cons

Variable aperture
Soft at the long end

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro

A 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

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