Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSMvsSigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
18-250mm / F3.5-6.3
27-375mm equiv.
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MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
105mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM suits you better
- Weight255g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-250mm in a single lens
When the MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 31cm
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
- 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM88.6mm long × 73.5mm diameter
- MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM126.4mm long × 78.3mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 105mm | −87mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 250mm | 105mm | +145mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 31cm | +0.04m |
| Weight | 470g | 725g | −255g |
| Length | 88.6mm | 126.4mm | −37.8mm |
| Diameter | 73.5mm | 78.3mm | −4.8mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 62mm | — |
| Released | 2012 | 2011 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM relative to MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
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MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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