Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art vs 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art if
- You shoot full frame: the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, general use
Pick the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM if
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 125mm vs 105mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.45 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art | 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-105mm
|
18-125mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.8
|
| Weight |
885 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
109.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
88.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
|
0.35 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 14 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Released |
2013
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Autofocus motor
- HSM both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
A stabilized f/4 standard zoom from the Art line covering 24-105mm. It weighs about 885 g and uses an 82mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical Stabilizer
- Sharp
- Constant f/4
Cons
- Heavy at about 885 g
- Large
Our notes
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
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