Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE vs Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 80 g lighter (460 g vs 540 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025 does not
- You want a compact lens: 97.1 mm vs 117.5 mm long
Pick the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.27× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2012
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, walkaround, video
Spec differences
16 differences| Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE | Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-200mm
|
20-200mm
|
| Weight |
460 g
lighter
|
540 g
|
| Length |
97.1 mm
shorter
|
117.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
slimmer
|
77.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.27×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
18 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2012
|
2025
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is a superzoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Sony E mount cameras, with optical stabilization. A versatile walk-around zoom with optical stabilization for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Our notes
Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025
A full-frame superzoom for mirrorless covering 20-200mm. It starts wider than typical travel zooms.
Pros
- Wide 20mm start
- Wide zoom range
- Single lens for travel
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Image quality is below pro zooms
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