Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Release Year 2013 2008
Release Date 2013-03-21
MSRP 249 USD N/A
Last known price 185 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,36
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Focal Length 18-55 mm 200-500 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 236 mm
Length 75 mm 726 mm
Weight 205 gr 15700 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 58 mm N/A
Lens Hood Not Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A