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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Focal length
18–250 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
470 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm
Length
88.6 mm

At a Glance

The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is a superzoom for Canon EF cameras with an APS-C sensor. Its focal range corresponds to 29-400 mm full frame, a zoom range of 13.9x. An optical stabilizer is built in, and at 35 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 0.35x. It weighs 470 g. It suits travel and everyday shooting.

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
250 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
470 g (1.04 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm (13.78 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.35×)
Length
88.6 mm (3.49 in)
Diameter
73.5 mm (2.89 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

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

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Which cameras does the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-400 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM compared

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

LensSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSMSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMTamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) MacroTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal length18-250 mm18-250 mm18-250 mm18-270 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight470 g630 g452 g450 g
Filter diameter62 mm72 mm62 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance35 cm45 cm45 cm49 cm
Length88.6 mm101 mm84.3 mm90.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM weighs 470 g. It is 88.6 mm long with a diameter of 73.5 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM use?

The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-400 mm in full-frame terms.

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