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

Nikon F (DX/FX) 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 Nikon F superzoom for APS-C runs from 18 to 250 mm, equal to 27-375 mm on full frame, giving plenty of reach. It has an optical stabilizer, aspherical elements, SLD glass and an HSM motor. It weighs 630 g and reaches 1:3.4 at 45 cm. Travel and everyday photography are its purpose.

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.

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Technical Specifications

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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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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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-375 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
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount 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 mm88 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 27-375 mm in full-frame terms.

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