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

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM.

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Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Name Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Release Year 2007 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A 580 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 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 110 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Maximum 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
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 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups No information  /  No information
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 79 mm
Length 84 mm 100 mm
Weight 310 gr 610 gr
Other
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH780-04
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.