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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro reaches further (250mm vs 55mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro
Brand Nikon Sigma
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Zoom Macro
Focal length 18-55mm 18-250mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5
Format aps-c n/a
Filter mm 52 n/a
Diameter mm 66.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.28 n/a

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II

A DX kit lens without stabilization. It is very light and uses a 52mm filter thread.

Pros

  • Very light
  • Compact
  • Close focus of 0.28m

Cons

  • No VR
  • Plastic build
  • Soft at edges

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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