- Ultra-compact, all in one design.
- Includes SLD and Aspherical glass elements.
- Fast and near silent HSM autofocus.
- Includes Sigma's Optical Stabilisation system.
- Ultra-smooth zooming motion.
- Angle of View is 76.5 degree to 8.1 degree.
Product Description
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With this lens, you can enjoy the variation of different
angle-of-views covering from a wide-angle of 18mm (equivalent to
27mm on a 35mm camera) to a telephoto of 200mm (equivalent to
300mm on a 35mm camera), as well as macro. Moreover, thanks to
the OS (Optical Stabilizer) functionality, while pursuing
convenience of handheld photography for close-up, indoor and
night time photography, SIGMA incorporated the latest technology
freely in order to achieve its compact size as an everyday lens.
SIGMA proposes a new standard zoom lens.
SIGMA is organizing all its interchangeable lenses into three
product lines; Contemporary, Art and Sports. Among the three, the
Contemporary line is a high performance line which incorporates
the very latest technology making it possible to accommodate both
high optical performance and compactness for use in various
photography situations. Sigma has solved the difficult problem of
keeping the size and weight down without compromising optical
performance and function with the latest technology. This lens
covers frequently used wide-angle to telephoto, as well as macro
photography.
SIGMA pursued the compact designed to make this an ideal,
everyday lens. As a result of this design, it is one of the
smallest in its class of lenses with more than a 7x zoom ratio,
and is more comparable in size to a generic standard zoom lenses.
With our Contemporary line, the lens is required to fulfil the
maximum potential while achieving a compact and light-weight
construction. This lens incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion)
glass elements that have a high refractive index, and corrects
chromatic aberration at the telephoto-end very well. Moreover,
aspherical lens elements, including double-sided aspherical
lenses, ensure a compact size and excellent correction of
distortion. This also helps to produce superior rendering
performance throughout the entire zoom range from wide-angle to
telephoto and macro photography.
One of the biggest features of this lens is that it is possible
to shoot subjects as close as macro lenses. This lens features a
minimum focusing distance of 39cm and a maximum magnification
ratio of 1:3. It offers the versatility for shooting close-ups of
fashion accessories, cuisine, flower arrangements and much more
without changing the lens. Its working distance is 14.7cm, and it
is suitable for shooing images with natural light as it keeps the
shadows of camera and lens off of the image. On its lens barrel,
it indicates the maximum shooting magnification at each focal
length, and it is so convenient for a photographer that the size
of the object in the image sensor becomes easily recognizable.
Uncompromising in every aspect of lens design, Sigma has even
chosen to engrave the product name on the front of the lens to
prevent reflections of the letters during close-up photography.
This lens incorporates an OS system which offers superior
stabilization, making it possible to compensate for camera shake
even in macro range photography where a small blur can be easily
identified.
Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and
provides sharp and high contrast images even in backlit
conditions. Attaching the matched petal type hood, which is
supplied, will provide extra protection from flare and ghosting.
The 7 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the
out-of-focus areas of the image. HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) delivers
high AF speed and extremely quiet performance. With the latest AF
algorithm, smoother AF is achieved.
This lens incorporates a brass made bayonet which has both
high accuracy and durability. A special to reinforce
its strength is applied to the surface giving it greater strength
and making it highly resistant to long-term use.
The new product lines incorporate rubber for the attachment part
of the provided lens hood. For better usability, the design of
the lens cap and AF / MF changeover switch has been improved.
Box Contains
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens
Lens Hood
Front Cap
Back Cap
Instruction Manual
European Warranty Card