Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM and Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2010 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1100 USD 699 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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 24 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 8 mm
F5,6 at 16 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 8-16 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 8 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 79 mm
Length 105 mm 102 mm
Weight 545 gr 600 gr
Other
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 72 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-78D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A