Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II Top Features

18-200mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 72mm
Max Format: APS-C / DX
Nikon F (DX) Mount
Weight: 565g.
Diameter: 77mm
Length: 97mm
Min Focus Distance:0.5m

Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Top Features

18-200mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (DX) Mount
Weight: 490g.
Diameter: 75mm
Length: 88mm
Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Our Winner: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II over Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

Max Aperture – Tele	5.6 vs 6.3	Wider aperture at tele end

Pros Of Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Weight	490g vs 565g	75g lighter
Diameter	75mm vs 77mm	2mm smaller in diameter
Length	88mm vs 97mm	9mm shorter
Filter Thread	62mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.45m vs 0.5m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II and Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II	Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	SuperZoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-200mm	18-200mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	Yes	Yes
Zoom Ratio	11.1X	11.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 – F5.6	F3.5 – F6.3
Min Aperture	F22.0 – F36.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	18
Optical Groups	12	14
Special Elements	2x ED glass elements and 3x aspherical lens elements	1 FLD glass elements 2SLD glass element 2 glass mold aspherical elements 1 hybrid aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.5m	0.45m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual		Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	565g	490g
Diameter	77mm	75mm
Length	97mm	88mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	72mm	62mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HB-35	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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