Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC.

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Product
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Name Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Release Year 2005 2005
Release Date
MSRP 640 USD 400 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 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 EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 31 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Focal Length 105 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
182 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 EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 70 mm
Length 95 mm 78 mm
Weight 450 gr 405 gr
Other
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH620-01 LH680-01 789
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.