The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II 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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II with a length of 97mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II's 77mm 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 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II weighs 565g, 5% (35g) lighter than the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM's weight of 600g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Superzoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II 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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-200mm but while Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3, the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.
