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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary

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
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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.

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Technical Specifications

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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

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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
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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporaryNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR IINikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VRSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Focal length18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3
Weight430 g560 g560 g405 g
Filter diameter62 mm72 mm72 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm50 cm50 cm45 cm
Length86 mm96.5 mm96.5 mm78.1 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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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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