Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM is faster by 6 stops (f/3.5 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM reaches further (250mm vs 105mm).
| Spec | EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM | 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 28-105mm | 18-250mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/28.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2000 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 15 | n/a |
| Weight g | 375.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 75.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 72.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | n/a |
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
A common general-purpose zoom from around 2000 and a frequent kit lens for film and early digital EOS cameras. It is compact with a 58mm filter thread.
Pros
- Useful zoom range
- Light and handy
- USM focus
- Takes 58mm filters
Cons
- Soft wide open
- Slow variable aperture
- No stabilization
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
This 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits 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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