Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM.

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Product
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Name Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Release Year 2010 2012
Release Date
MSRP 2470 USD 720 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,8
Aperture
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
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 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Construction 18 elements  /  15 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 86 mm 75 mm
Length 197 mm 88 mm
Weight 1430 gr 490 gr
Other
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-02 589 LH680-01
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A