
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
- Focal length
- 18–200 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–6.3
- Weight
- 490 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 88 mm
At a Glance
This Nikon F superzoom for APS-C spans 18-200 mm, equal to 27-300 mm on full frame, and weighs 490 g. It has an optical stabilizer, aspherical elements, FLD and SLD glass, and a Hyper Sonic Motor. The aperture is f/3.5-6.3, and it focuses down to 45 cm. It is meant for travel and everyday use.
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
- 18
- Groups
- 14
- Weight
- 490 g (1.08 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (17.72 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:3.8 (0.26×)
- Length
- 88 mm (3.46 in)
- Diameter
- 75 mm (2.95 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 f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM fit?
The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM 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 f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM | 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 | 490 g | 560 g | 560 g | 405 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 88 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 f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM have image stabilization?
Yes, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM weigh?
The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM weighs 490 g. It is 88 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM use?
The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM takes 62 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM a full-frame lens?
No, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM 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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