Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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 is faster by 6 stops (f/3.5 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM reaches further (200mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Superzoom | Superzoom |
| Focal length | 28-135mm | 18-200mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/28.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1998 | n/a |
| Blades | 6 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 549.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 97.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | n/a |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
A mid-range zoom with stabilization and USM focusing. It was a mainstream Canon kit lens for many EOS bodies.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Wide-to-tele range
- USM focusing
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Distortion at the wide end
- Plain build
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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