Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN and Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM.

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Product
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Name Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU 8546B002
Release Date and Price
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Release Year 2023 2013
Release Date 2023-10-05 2013-08-22
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Mount Sony EFujifilm XL Mount Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 12 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,29
Aperture
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 FLD, 1 SLD, 4 Aspherical UD element
Focal Length
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length 100-18 mm 55-250 mm
Zoom Range -82 mm 195 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 72 mm 70 mm
Length 62 mm 111 mm
Weight 260 gr 375 gr
Other
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH706-02 ET-63
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Contemporary