The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G with a length of 63mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G's 65mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G weighs 195g, which means it is 295g (60%) lighter than the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM has a focal range of 18-125mm and 6.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-187.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
