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 Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C 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 Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C with a length of 86mm, is 12mm 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 Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C's 71mm 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. Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C weighs 430g, 28% (170g) lighter than the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM's weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3.
