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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sony Alpha Review

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

Main Features

  • 18-200mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 405g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 78mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.23x
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Overview

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroFair

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Reasons to Buy Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Focus Distance Limiter
Zoom Lock
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 11x
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture

Lens Mount

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC is compatible with cameras that have 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 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF 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 has a maximum diameter of 70mm and total length of 78mm when not extended . It weighs 405g / 14.3 oz.

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has a filter thread of 62mm.

Focal Range

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has a focal range of 18-200mm and 11.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC , Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC 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 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 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.23x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m.

Aperture

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC 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 f40 at 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
18mm F3.5 F22
200mm F6.3 F40

Optical Formula

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements
  • 2 hybrid aspherical elements

Lens Hood

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
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Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Lens Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C Lens Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
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APS-C / DX 430gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-200mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 11.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 2 Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.23X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter no
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 405g
Diameter 70mm
Length 78mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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