
Nikon F (DX/FX) 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
Weighing 430 g, this compact Nikon F superzoom for APS-C covers 18-200 mm, equal to 27-300 mm on full frame. An optical stabilizer supports longer shutter times. It reaches 1:3.03 at 39 cm. The lens has a zoom lock and a rounded diaphragm. Travel and everyday photography are the natural fit.
Good for
- Travel
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
- 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
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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-300 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-200 mm | 18-200 mm | 18-200 mm | 18-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Weight | 430 g | 560 g | 560 g | 405 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 39 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 86 mm | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | no |
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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 27-300 mm in full-frame terms.
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