Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs Canon Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON has 0.55 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (1 m vs 0.45 m). The Canon Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON has 3 more diaphragm blades than the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (9 vs 6). The Canon Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON has 0.8 cm more diameter than the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (8.66 cm vs 7.86 cm). Lens viewing angle, diagonal: 74.33 - 7.85° on the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 34.3° on the Canon Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON. Weight: 595 g on the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 1.37 kg on the Canon Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON.

Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:74.33 - 7.85°
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:34.3°
Closest focusing distance
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.45 m
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:1 m
Number of diaphragm blades
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:6
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:9
Diameter
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.86 cm
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:8.66 cm
Filter size
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:72 mm
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:77 mm
Length
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:102 mm
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:184.4 mm
Weight
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:595 g
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:1.37 kg
Magnification
- EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.24x
- Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON:1:3.5

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Comparison of EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON
21 specifications	A Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS View product	B Canon Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM CANON View product
Lens system3 differ
Component forKnown for one	SLR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for one	16/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	74.33 - 7.85°	34.3°
Focal length rangeKnown for one	18 - 200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.45 m	1 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	29 - 320 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Canon EF-S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	6	9
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for one	Micro Motor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	7.86 cm	8.66 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	72 mm	77 mm
LengthDiffers	102 mm	184.4 mm
WeightDiffers	595 g	1.37 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one	125 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	160 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers	0.24x	1:3.5

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