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Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] § 03 Head to head
Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] vs Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Pentax 18–250mm f/3.5-6.3 has a longer reach. Sigma 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 is 25 g lighter.
The Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] is an 18–250mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, and the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is an 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom. On paper the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] 
Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] better than the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM?
- Longer reach (250mm vs 200mm)
Why is the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM better than the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF]?
- 25 g lighter (430 g vs 455 g)
- Focuses 6 cm closer (0.39 m vs 0.45 m)
- Newer design (2014 vs 2007)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.39 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] | Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18–250mm | 18–200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-45 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 455 g (16.05 oz) | 430 g (15.17 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 75 x 85.5 mm | 70.7 x 86 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) | 0.39 m (15.35 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 13 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Pentax K | Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2007 | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Pentax
- B · Sigma
- 85.5 × 75 mm
- 86 × 70.7 mm
The Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] is 25 g heavier than the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM.
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Sample frames
Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF]
Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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Video reviews
![Video thumbnail for Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] review 1](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ufcCjyo_3F0/hqdefault.jpg)
![Video thumbnail for Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] review 2](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CMoYggtjpZo/hqdefault.jpg)
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] or the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM?
- The Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM weighs 430 g, 25 g less than the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] (455 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] or the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM?
- The Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM focuses down to 0.39 m, against 0.45 m for the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF].
- Is the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] or the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] or the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
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