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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary

Focal length
18–200 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
430 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
86 mm

At a Glance

This Canon EF superzoom for APS-C covers 18-200 mm, equal to 29-320 mm on full frame, and stays compact at 430 g. It has an optical stabilizer. Close focus is 39 cm at 1:3.03, which is generous for a zoom. A zoom lock and a rounded diaphragm are included. Travel and everyday use suit it.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
430 g (0.95 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:3 (0.33×)
Length
86 mm (3.39 in)
Diameter
70.7 mm (2.78 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary fit?

The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-320 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

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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporaryCanon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ISSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DCSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Focal length18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight430 g595 g405 g610 g
Filter diameter62 mm72 mm62 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm45 cm45 cm45 cm
Length86 mm102 mm78.1 mm100 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary: FAQ

Does the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary weigh?

The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary weighs 430 g. It is 86 mm long with a diameter of 70.7 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary use?

The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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