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Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

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

Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
  • Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM reaches further (200mm vs 85mm).
Specification comparison
Spec EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Brand Canon Sigma
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Type Zoom Superzoom
Focal length 24-85mm 18-200mm (wider)
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5
Released 1996 n/a
Blades 6 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 12 n/a
Af motor USM n/a
Elements 15 n/a
Weight g 380.0 n/a
Filter mm 67 n/a
Length mm 69.5 n/a
Diameter mm 73.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.5 n/a
Max magnification 0.16 n/a

Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

A mid-1990s standard zoom with USM, light enough for everyday use. It covers a handy 24mm wide end on full frame.

Pros

  • Wide 24mm start
  • Light at about 380g
  • Ring USM
  • Compact for a standard zoom

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • Visible distortion at 24mm

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

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

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