Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC vs Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC and Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM.

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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Name Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Release Year 2005 2007
Release Date
MSRP 400 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Focal Length 18-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 71 mm
Length 78 mm 84 mm
Weight 405 gr 310 gr
Other
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH680-01 789 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other There is a version with build in AF-motor as well, for Nikon cameras.