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

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

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 55mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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	18-55mm	18-250mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2007	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	8	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	11	n/a
Weight g	265.0	n/a
Filter mm	52	n/a
Length mm	79.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	73.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.28	n/a

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

A kit zoom for Nikon DX DSLRs with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.

Pros

Vibration reduction
Light
Silent-wave AF

Cons

Slow aperture
Plastic
Limited range

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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