Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
Sigma
62 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer lens coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.28x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical0.468score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.369score per dollar
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 85 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
