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 II DC OS HSM and the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC 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, 17% (85g) lighter than the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM's weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM and the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC 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 II DC OS HSM has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3.
