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Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Sony/Minolta Alpha Review

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Main Features

  • 18-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 585g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 102mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:0.33x
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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) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 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 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3 and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has a focal range of 18-300mm and 16.7X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 18-300 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 18-300 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 18-300 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 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.33x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.39m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.33x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 18-300 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 f22 at 300mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 17 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • One Special Low Dispersion (SLD)
  • Four F Low Dispersion (FLD)

Lens Hood

Sigma 18-300 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 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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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 Macro OS HSM Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Lens Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
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APS-C / DX 440gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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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APS-C / DX 540gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II PZD Lens Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
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APS-C / DX 450gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 470gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 628gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
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APS-C / DX 430gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
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 F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 17
Special Elements One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and Four F Low Dispersion (FLD)

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.33X
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 79mm
Length 102mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories AM72-01 macro lens (increases magnification to 2X)
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