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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
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6 editorial reviews
The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens trades some optical quality for a compact design, low cost, and long zoom range.Read more
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General

Lens typeNormal
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Telephoto
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Canon EF-S
Canon EF
  • Canon EF
  • Pentax KAF
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha
  • Sigma SA
  • Nikon F

Image properties

Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
APS-C
Focal length< 50< 8518 - 200
Maximum magnification0.15 x0.13 x0.23 x
Image stabilisationnonono

Aperture

Aperture max1.41.83.5-6.3
Aperture min222222-40
Aperture ringnonono
Number of diaphragm blades887

Focus

Focus methodUnit
  • Internal
  • Rear
Internal
Autofocusyesyesyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicUltrasonicMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyesyesno
Closest focusing distance0.450.850.45
Distance scale
N/A
yesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scale
N/A
yesno
Focus distance limiter
N/A
N/A
no
Focus features
N/A
N/A
Screw drive

Optics

ConstructionFixedFixed
N/A
Elements8915
Groups6713
Special elements / coatings
  • 2 High refraction glass elements
  • Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism
  • Suppress astigmatic difference
N/A
  • 2 SLD elements
  • 2 Hybrid aspherical elements
Zoom method
N/A
N/A
Expanding

Design

Colour of productBlackBlack
N/A
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Metal
Tripod collarnonono
Hood suppliedyesyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
N/A
Sealingnonono
Optional accessories
N/A
  • Hard Case LH-B12
  • Soft Case ES-C13/LP1014
N/A
Zoom lock
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight10.23 oz14.99 oz14.29 oz
Diameter2.91 in1.1 in2.76 in
Length1.99 in2.81 in3.07 in
Filter size2.91 in2.95 in2.44 in

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