Reasons to Buy Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C Lens
Here we’ve included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
PROs
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| Zoom Lock |
| Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 11x |
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CONs
| Lens Extents while zooming |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3 and Sigma SA mounts.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C has a maximum diameter of 71mm and total length of 86mm when not extended. It weighs 430g / 15.2 oz.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C:
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it’s held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.33x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.39m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.33x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f22 at 200mm .
| Focal Length | Max Aperture | Min Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| 18mm | F3.5 | F22 |
| 200mm | F6.3 | F22 |
Optical Formula
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C’s optical formula consists of 16 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- SLD glass elements
- Double-sided aspheric lenses
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Compare |
APS-C / DX | 400 g / 0.88 lb | AF | ||
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Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Compare |
APS-C / DX | 405 g / 0.89 lb | AF | ||
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APS-C / DX | 405 g / 0.89 lb | AF | ||
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APS-C / DX | 398 g / 0.88 lb | AF | ||
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Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Compare |
APS-C / DX | 440 g / 0.97 lb | AF | ||
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APS-C / DX | 398 g / 0.88 lb | AF | ||
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Introduction
The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens fits into the “Contemporary” range, marked by a “C” on the side of the lens. This lens is designed for APS-C (or crop sensor) cameras and is available in Canon, Pentax, Nikon, Sony A Mount and Sigma mounts. It is constructed from composite material in a construction which has been designed to be smaller and lighter than previous superzoom models. It also features an improved minimum focusing distance of 14.7 inches and features Special Low Dispersion glass. A Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) is included for quick autofocusing, while there’s also an inbuilt optical stabiliser (OS) to keep images sharp. The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM retails for £249.99 / $399.99.
