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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon EF Review

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Main Features

  • 18-250mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 628g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 101mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.29x
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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Overview

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has a focal range of 18-250mm and 13.9X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8-400mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.29x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.29x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 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 250mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 14 groups . Special elements used in this design is 4 SLD glass elements 3 aspherical elements.

Lens Hood

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Zoom Lock
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 13

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
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Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Lens Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
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Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-250mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 13.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 18
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 4 SLD glass elements 3 aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.29X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 628g
Diameter 79mm
Length 101mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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