Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM For Canon EF
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15 years ago
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS review
An all-in-one superzoom lens with optical stabilisation for APS-C digital SLRs which prides a range equivalent to 27-300mm on a 35mm camera.
Pros:
- High zoom range
- Decent sharpness at shorter focal lengths
- Highly effective optical stabiliser
- Price
Cons:
- Falloff in sharpness at 200mm
- CA towards edges can be noticeable along high contrast edges
- Slow AF at telephoto end
14 years ago
An all in one solution to travel photography
A great lens which has taken so many good photos for me, I would certainly recommend this lens
Pros:
- cheaper than official Canon
- sturdy
- reliable
- great zoom range
- fairly good focusing
- great picture
Cons:
- lens creep
- a bit heavy
- could possibly be built with better f stop
13 years ago
Ask questions
I can't write a review about this lens because it didn't fit my camera. it needed an adapter. Make sure you ask questions before buying I didn't ask had to find out the hard way. there are adapters that will fit the lens.
12 years ago
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM ($399) is, considering its zoom range, a fairly compact all-in-one lens that's available for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma, and Sony APS-C cameras . In full-frame terms, it covers a 27-300mm field of view.
Pros:
- Long 11.1x zoom range
- Compact
- Maximum 1:3 macro magnification
- Optically stabilized
- Compact
- Available for most APS-C camera systems
- Attractive price tag
Cons:
- Sharpness suffers at maximum aperture
- Distortion throughout zoom range
12 years ago
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Review
The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens trades some optical quality for a compact design, low cost, and long zoom range. The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM ($399) is, considering its zoom range, a fairly compact all-in-one lens that's available for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma, and Sony APS-C cameras. In full-frame terms, it covers a 27-300mm field of view. It can't match the optical quality of a prime lens, or Sigma's much larger and shorter 18-35mm f/1.8 zoom, but images throughout the zoom range are very useable, and sharpen up nicely when the lens is stopped down. The 18-200mm measures just 3.4 by 2.8 inches (HD), which is quite compact when you consider its zoom range. It does extend when zooming, doubling its height at 200mm, and it's not that light at 15.2 ounces. The front element is static during zoom and focus, so using a polarizing filter is feasible; the lens has a 62mm filter thread. A reversible lens hood is included. There are two control switches on the lens barrel—one toggles image stabilization (unless it's paired with a Sony or Pentax camera; they have in-body stabiliz...
Pros:
- Long 11.1x zoom range
- Compact
- Maximum 1:3 macro magnification
- Optically stabilized
- Compact
- Available for most APS-C camera systems
- Attractive price tag
Cons:
- Sharpness suffers at maximum aperture
- Distortion throughout zoom range
11 years ago
Great Travel Lens
This is an upgrade to my previous Sigma 18 - 200 which I accidentally dropped. It is lighter than the last one. Of all lenses of this type I have tried, Sigma always come out top for me in terms of sharpness. It is a great lens for travel and goes well with my Canon EOS 700D.
Pros:
- Durable
- Lightweight
10 years ago
Wonderful sharp lens for the price
I spent a lot of time comparing this lens with others as a potential replacement for the Nikon 18-55 kit lens and the Tamron 18-200mm I had been using as a Hiking Lens. I gave the Tamron away and decided on the Sigma following detailed study of DPreview.com great lens sharpness and performance...
18 years ago
Can anyone compare Canon EF 28-135 IS USM to Sigma 18-200 DC OS pls. Equivalent IS and sharpness
17 years ago
Optically sharp, but focus errors at 200mm on distant objects
Epinions doesn't allow embedded photos, which is a shame for camera/lens reviews where the photo is
Pros:
- Small, compact
- Good optics for such a wide range
Cons:
- Soft corners at 18mm wide open
- Canon version must be focused parfocally above 135mm
16 years ago
Reviews: Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC: Review
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