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Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary

Focal length
18–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
585 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
101.5 mm
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At a Glance

This Canon EF superzoom for APS-C spans 18-300 mm, equal to 29-480 mm on full frame, which gives it very long reach. It has an optical stabilizer and reaches 1:3 at 39 cm. A brass bayonet mount, an HSM autofocus motor and a zoom lock switch are included. Travel and everyday photography are the intended uses.

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.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
13
Weight
585 g (1.29 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:3 (0.33×)
Length
101.5 mm (4 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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Which cameras does the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary fit?

The Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-480 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 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary compared

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

LensSigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporaryTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZDTamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACROTamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
Focal length18-300 mm18-270 mm18-270 mm16-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight585 g450 g560 g540 g
Filter diameter72 mm62 mm72 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm49 cm49 cm39 cm
Length101.5 mm90.5 mm101 mm100 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary: FAQ

Does the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary weigh?

The Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary weighs 585 g. It is 101.5 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary use?

The Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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