Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS vs Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
Both are Sony E mount zooms for travel and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS | Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-200mm | 20-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS covers 18-200mm and the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary covers 20-200mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSSSee price on Amazon
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS and the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary?
The Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C; the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary is 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Do the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS and Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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