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

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

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

Focal length
18–250 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
630 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
101 mm

At a Glance

This Canon EF superzoom for APS-C covers 18-250 mm, equal to 29-400 mm on full frame, reaching well into telephoto territory. The optical stabilizer supports longer shutter times, and the lens adds aspherical elements, SLD glass and an HSM motor. It weighs 630 g and reaches 1:3.4. It suits travel and everyday use.

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
18
Groups
14
Weight
630 g (1.39 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.4 (0.29×)
Length
101 mm (3.98 in)
Diameter
79 mm (3.11 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM fit?

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

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

LensSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro 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
Weight630 g470 g452 g450 g
Filter diameter72 mm62 mm62 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm35 cm45 cm49 cm
Length101 mm88.6 mm84.3 mm90.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM: FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM weighs 630 g. It is 101 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.

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

The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

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

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

No, the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC 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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