
Canon EF Autofocus
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM
- Focal length
- 18–125 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.8–5.6
- Weight
- 490 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm
- Length
- 88.5 mm
At a Glance
This superzoom for Canon EF on APS-C runs from 18 to 125 mm, equal to 29-200 mm on full frame, so it spans wide-angle to short telephoto. The aperture varies from f/3.8 to f/5.6. It focuses down to 35 cm at 1:3.8 and weighs 490 g. Travel and everyday shooting are its main uses.
Good for
- Travel
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 18 mm
- Max. focal length
- 125 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 490 g (1.08 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm (13.78 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:3.8 (0.26×)
- Length
- 88.5 mm (3.48 in)
- Diameter
- 74 mm (2.91 in)
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM fit?
The Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-200 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.
Canon EF cameras
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM | Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-125 mm | 18-125 mm | 18-135 mm | 18-135 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.8-5.6 | f/3.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 490 g | 490 g | 455 g | 480 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 35 cm | 35 cm | 45 cm | 39 cm |
| Length | 88.5 mm | 89 mm | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | yes |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM weigh?
The Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM weighs 490 g. It is 88.5 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM use?
The Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM a full-frame lens?
No, the Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-200 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
18-135mm · f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
18-135mm · f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX
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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
17-85mm · f/4-5.6
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
18-200mm · f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
18-200mm · f/3.5-6.3
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