Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macroto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Top Features

18-250mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 72mm
Max Format: APS-C / DX
Canon EF Mount
Weight: 470g.
Diameter: 74mm
Length: 89mm

Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD Top Features

18-200mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format:
Canon EF Mount
Weight: 398g.
Diameter: 74mm
Length: 84mm
Min Focus Distance:0.45m
Max Magnification:0.27x

Our Winner: Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM over Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro

Focal Length – Tele	250mm vs 200mm	50mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Optical Zoom	13.90x vs 11.10x	More flexible focal coverage
Minimum Focus Distance	m vs 0.45m	can focus closer to the subject

Pros Of Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro over Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Diaphgragm Blades	7 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight	398g vs 470g	72g lighter
Length	84mm vs 89mm	5mm shorter
Filter Thread	62mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	0.27x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM and Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro

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

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD All Features

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

General	Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM	Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD
Brand	Sigma	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	SuperZoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-250mm	18-200mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	Yes	–
Zoom Ratio	13.9X	11.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 – F6.3	F3.5 – F6.3
Min Aperture		F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	15
Optical Groups	13	13
Special Elements	unknown	3 hybrid aspherical lens elements 2 LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements 1 XR element (Extra Refractive Index)
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	unknown	0.45m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.27X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micro-type ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	470g	398g
Diameter	74mm	74mm
Length	89mm	84mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	72mm	62mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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