Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro and Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2005 2009
Release Date
MSRP 220 USD 849 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 70-300 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 77 mm
Length 119 mm 96 mm
Weight 530 gr 565 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635-01 HB-35
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A