Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Canon EF-S, covering 18-300 mm (27-450 mm equivalent in 35mm format) and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3. It weighs 585 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2014. That combination suits macro, landscape and architecture photography.
It 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.
- f/3.5-6.3
- Aperture
- 18–300mm
- Focal
- 585 g
- Weight
- Sep 2014
- Released
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Specification
- 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, Sigma SA, 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
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 67% of the frame width
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