Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F
$400
See 48 sample photos taken with the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F
18-250 mm
autofocus 13.9x zoom lens
f/3.5-6.3
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Nikon DX
  • Sigma OS Image stabilized
  • Sigma HSM Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Pros

The Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Zoom range Huge zoom range Help
13.9x
Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
250 mm

Cons

The Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Wide minimum Poor narrowest aperture Help
f/6.3

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 18 mm
Max focal length
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 250 mm
above average above average
Zoom range
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 13.9x
unique unique
Magnification
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 Unknown

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/3.5
Wide minimum
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 f/6.3
below average below average
Tele maximum
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 f/6.3
below average below average
Tele minimum
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 f/6.3
below average below average

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Sigma HSM
Image stabilization
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 Sigma OS
above average above average
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Nikon DX
Length
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 89 mm
Diameter
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 74 mm
Filter size
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 62 mm
Weight
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 472 g

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 66.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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 5.4°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 46.9°
Telephoto vertical
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 3.6°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 76.3°
Telephoto diagonal
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 6.5°
above average above average

Competitors

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon F Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon F
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F lens?

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SAHIL (0:12 PM, August 27, 2016)
no only for DX
 
Avatar for crdinalfan crdinalfan (9:03 PM, September 04, 2013)
Bought this lens for a trip up the West Coast...started in SF, through Redwoods, Crater Lake, Oregon Coast, Mt. St. Helens, and Seattle. I ended up taking 99% of my pictures with this lens!! It focuses quickly throughout the zoom range and gave me fantastic images. There are some aberrations at the extremes but they are well within most people's tolerance...especially given that you don't have to change lenses. If it is really undesired for a specific photo...post processing can correct most of it.

This was a terrific "walking around" lens that when paired with my BlackRapid strap allowed me to take pictures in just about any situation without altering the "flow" of the vacation! If you're looking for an all-purpose type on a reasonable budget (I paid $350 after rebate)...this should definitely be in the conversation.
 
Abdulkader (0:53 AM, December 27, 2012)
Is this lens really compatible with all full frame Nikon cameras?
 
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