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 and the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II 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 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC with a length of 78mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC's 70mm 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 weighs 405g, which means it is 85g (17%) lighter than the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC and the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and for the Sigma SA Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM is also available in Canon EF 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.
