Name: 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Brand: Sigma
SKU: 689
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

It maintains good marks through most of the frame
it is reasonably sharp
the center of the frame is always quite sharp

Sharpness suffers at maximum aperture
the zoom on the Sigma is not as good
there is no link to upload here

Elements: 15
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC - Pros & Cons

It maintains good marks through most of the frame
it is reasonably sharp
the center of the frame is always quite sharp
relatively light and quite compact relative to its exceptional zoom range
The images are crisp and detailed through all the zoom range
The images I snapped are nice and sharp
Fantastic for everyday use and travelling
convenient handling and ease of use
AF speed is reasonably fast
performance is actually pretty good
the ring will turn quickly and easily
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
Sharpness is very good and better than the Nikon
system works well
Focus is fast / accurate and the operation is quiet
Build Quality and Handling The lens is solidly built

Sharpness suffers at maximum aperture
the zoom on the Sigma is not as good
there is no link to upload here
slow lens with no IS are fairly obvious
AF slow and noisy and the pricetag was terrible
The Sigma just seems to be weaker
viewfinder image is also very dark at 200mm
the outer edges are a bit soft at 1
higher barrel distortion
not the same level of sharpness
Peak sharpness is a little low by comparison
Pincushion distortion tends to be more visually noticeable in shots than barrel distortion
More Sharpness suffers at maximum aperture
3
it s not enough to be problematic for average printing or web sizes
significant amount of light fall off around the outer edges of the frame
does cheaper also mean inferior
the Sigma super-zoom feels a bit too light
softness at the very edges
extremely wide focal length lenses have historically only offered only decent image quality
Barrel distortion is fairly severe at the wide end
lens shows hard vignetting when affixed to a full-frame body
overly heavy
lack of ''play'' makes it difficult to get a precision manual focus
Softness near edges at wide apertures

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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha Sigma SA Nikon F

Aperture max	3.5-6.3
Aperture min	22-40
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Elements	15
Groups	13
Special elements / coatings	2 SLD elements 2 Hybrid aspherical elements
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	14.29 oz
Diameter	2.76 in
Length	3.07 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.44 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 200
Maximum magnification	0.23 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.45
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no
Focus distance limiter	no
Focus features	Screw drive

Body materials	Metal
Zoom lock	yes
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	no

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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sigma - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.0

Based on 7 reviews

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM review

DPReview

Published: 23.01.2009

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM review

4.1

The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is the latest in the company's long line of superzooms, which stretches back to the early 1990s and a series of 28-200mm (and later 28-300mm) lenses for 35mm SLRs. In fact Sigma was the first company to produce a superzoom for the burgeoning budget DSLR market, with its 18-125mm D3.5-5.6 DC of August 2004, followed shortly after by an 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC in February 2005. However the big problem with long, slow zooms is image blur due to camera shake, and in March 2007 Sigma duly announced this new version of the 18-200mm with the addition of 'Optical Stabilization' (OS) technology for Canon, Nikon and its own SD range of DSLRs (Sony and Pentax users, of course, benefit from sensor-shift image stabilization of all lenses). In somewhat curious fashion, the Nikon mount version also sports an ultrasonic-type 'HyperSonic Motor' (giving rise to the HSM tag,) while the Canon and Sigma mount models use a conventional micro-motor for focusing.

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Review

PCMAG

Published: 24.03.2014

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Review

4.0

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.

Imaging Resource

Published: 26.09.2006

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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C Canon mount lens review: Worthy upgrade?

DXOMARK

Published: 28.03.2014

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C Canon mount lens review: Worthy upgrade?

As part of new global update program, Sigma is revamping their complete range. Can this revised APS-C only all-in one compete with rival offerings from the camera maker’s? Read on to find out.

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 01.11.2016

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is an ultra-zoom lens for Nikon and Canon APS-C DSLR cameras. Crucially offering built-in image stabilisation, the Sigma 18-200mm offers an effective focal range of 28-300mm and a minimum focusing distance of 14.7 inches. Read our Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM review to find out if it's too much of a compromise or not...