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

Versatile all-in-one zoom for APS-C cameras

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary
75/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 14
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 14
Brand Sigma
Model 885

Key Features

FORMAT Designed for APS-C sensors, 27-300mm equivalent range
OPTICS 16 elements in 13 groups with SLD glass
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quiet, fast AF
MACRO 1:3 maximum magnification ratio for close-ups
STABILIZATION Optical Stabilizer (OS) system for handheld shooting
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CONSTRUCTION Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material build
COMPATIBILITY Available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Sigma
FILTER 62mm front filter thread diameter
SIZE Compact design optimized for travel photography
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with full-time manual override
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare/ghosting
MOUNT Precision-engineered brass bayonet mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Mount gasket only on some versions

How-to Use Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-200mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-6.3 to f/22
Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Angle of View 76.5u00b0 - 8.1u00b0
Min Focus Distance 39cm (15.4 in)
Max Magnification 1:3
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 62mm
Dimensions 70.7mm x 86mm
Weight 430g