The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Sony E PZ 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. Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C with a length of 75mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C's 65mm 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C weighs 290g, which means it is 359g (55%) lighter than the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 which has a weight of 649g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Sony E PZ 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C is also available in the Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C has a focal range of 18-50mm and
2.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E PZ 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.
