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Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

Both are Sigma SA lenses. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 15210 g lighter (490 g vs 15700 g)
  • You want a wider view: 18mm vs 200mm at the wide end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 200-500mm f/2.8 APO does not
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 5 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.13× maximum magnification

Pick the 200-500mm f/2.8 APO if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • You need more reach: 500mm vs 200mm at the long end
  • You shoot full frame: the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is made for APS-C
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
Type
Superzoom
Telephoto Zoom
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
18-200mm
200-500mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
490 g lighter
15700 g
Length
87.7 mm shorter
726 mm
Diameter
75.3 mm slimmer
236.5 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.45 m closer
5 m
Max magnification
0.26× larger
0.13×
Aperture blades
7
9 more blades
Optical design
18 elements / 14 groups
17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
not listed
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
2 identical specs hidden: brand, mount. Show all
Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Sigma SA both

Our notes

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

A 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

Our notes

Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

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