Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS vs Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS and Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC .
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Product |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Name | Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS | Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Release Year | 2007 | 1997 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 580 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | YesNote. See below for further information |
| 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 OS |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Motor Type | N/A | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| 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 OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Construction | 18 elements / 13 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| 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 |
Yes
OS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Weight | 610 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH780-04 581 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | If you are a Nikon-user, there is a newer version with a built-in autofokusmotor, HSM. |
