Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR IIvsSigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
18-200mm / F3.5-5.6
27-300mm equiv.
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
24-105mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
When the 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II96.5mm long × 77mm diameter
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II | Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 24mm | −6mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 105mm | +95mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 45cm | +0.05m |
| Weight | 565g | — | No data |
| Length | 96.5mm | 109.4mm | −12.9mm |
| Diameter | 77mm | 88.6mm | −11.6mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2009 | 2014 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II relative to 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
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