The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 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. Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC with a length of 78mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 76mm 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, 22% (119g) lighter than the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3's weight of 524g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has the Sony E 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 Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and for the Sigma SA Mount.
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.
