Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary APS-C Lens (2014)

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Product Overview

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is an all-in-one zoom lens for Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sigma SA-mount, and Sony A-mount. It covers the APS-C image circle. Introduced by Sigma in 2014, it has .
Like most zoom lenses, the 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is externally-zooming. Fortunately, Sigma has provided a zoom lock that at least stops zoom creep. Unfortunately, Sigma has opted to omit weather sealing for this lens, so owners should pay extra attention when shooting in incremental weathers.
The 3x magnification opens up a lot of opportunity for macro shots. An all-in-one zoom lens, the 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM trades some performance for versatility, though the most discerning photographers may find the image quality hardly satisfactory. The lens is also stabilized, making it even easier to use.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 55% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Very versatile focal range
  • Optically stabilized
  • Zoom lock prevents zoom creep
  • High maximum magnification
Cons
  • All-in-one lenses tend to offer lower IQ
  • Lacks weather sealing

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Specifications

Construction

Colors
Black
Form Factor
All-in-One Zoom Lens
Image Size
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Distance scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sigma SA-mount, Sony A-mount
Motor
Ultrasonic
Optical Formula | Special Glass
4 "F" low dispersion, 1 special low dispersion groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
72 mm / 2.83 in

Function

Angle Of View
77.4° Diagonal | 67.4° Horizontal | 47.9° Vertical (wide) ~ 5.5° Diagonal | 4.6° Horizontal | 3.1° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
18 mm ~ 300 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
27.0 mm ~ 450.0 mm
Focus Type
Extending front
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom Type
External zoom (zoom lock available)

Performance

Max Magnification
3x
Min Focus Distance
390 mm / 15.35 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2014-09-12
Made In
Japan

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