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Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F (DX) Review

Main Features

  • 18-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 585g.
  • Diameter: mm
  • Length: mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:3x

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Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Overview
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) SuperZoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage. When mounted on a APS-C / DX sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 27 - 450mm. With a max aperture of f3.5 at 18mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.3.
This lens features on optical image stabilization which helps capturing sharper images at lower shutter speeds. Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 16

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max_Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 16.7X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Special Elements 4 "F" low dispersion, 1 special low dispersion

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.39m
Max Magnification 3X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 585g
Diameter Unknown
Length Unknown
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories AM72-01 macro lens (increases magnification to 2X)
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR 18-300mm F3.5 - F6.3 550gr AF
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR 18-300mm F3.5 - F5.6 830gr AF
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Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro 16-300mm F3.5 - F6.3 540gr AF
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Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD 18-270mm F3.5 - F6.3 450gr AF
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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-250mm F3.5 - F6.3 470gr AF
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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 18-250mm F3.5 - F6.3 628gr AF
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Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro 18-250mm F3.5 - F6.3 430gr AF
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Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO 18-270mm F3.6 - F6.3 560gr AF
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
is the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
is the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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