Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary
Zoom lens with macro capabilities for Travel, general-purpose, macro photography.
Superzoom lens f/3.5-6.3 ef-s-mount
Lens Review: Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary
The Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary is a versatile superzoom lens designed for APS-C format DSLRs. It offers a broad focal length range, making it suitable for a wide variety of photography genres, from wide-angle landscapes to telephoto wildlife shots. The lens features Optical Stabilizer (OS) to reduce camera shake and a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast and quiet autofocus. Its optical design includes four FLD and one SLD glass elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp images. The lens also offers a macro function with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3, allowing for close-up photography.
Specifications
Lens type
Superzoom lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
18-300 mm (27-450 mm equivalent in 35mm format)
Image stabilization
Yes (Optical Stabilizer)
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony A, Pentax K
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-6.3
Minimum aperture
f/22-40
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (rounded)
Optical construction
17 elements in 13 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.39 m (15.4 in)
Maximum magnification
0.33x
Filter size
72 mm
Dimensions
79 mm (diameter) x 101.5 mm (length)
Weight
585 g (1.29 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
macro, general
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