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

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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Name Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Release Year 2007 2007
Release Date
MSRP 580 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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 OS HSM
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC 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 45 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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 OS HSM
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Construction No information  /  No information 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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 Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 71 mm
Length 100 mm 84 mm
Weight 610 gr 310 gr
Other
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other This version, with the HSM motor is for the Nikon mount only.