The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 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 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 99mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's 73mm 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. Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 524g, 14% (91g) lighter than the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's weight of 615g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is also available in the Leica L , Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a focal range of 16-300mm and
18.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 18-200mm and 11.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
