Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
The 18-200mm zoom covers a 27-300mm equivalent range on APS-C cameras, with image stabilization and auto panning detection in a lightweight 405g body. A 0.45m minimum focus and 1:4.4 magnification enable versatile close-up shooting, while 72mm filter threads support easy accessory use. This lens suits outdoor travelers and hobbyists needing a single all-in-one option for landscapes and macro work, though portraiture results remain modest.
Focal length 18-200mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 394 g
af type Autofocus
lens type telephoto
52 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong optical (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | super multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 394 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 1045 | 297 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 | 54.8 | 15.7 | 59.5 | 55 | 85.4 | 24.2 | 34.8 | 98.5 | 59.2 | 80.5 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 34.8 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.8 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.4 | 0 | 95.7 | 75.5 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 83.3 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.3 | 33.1 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 83.3 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 80.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 88.4 | 34 | 52.7 | 80.5 |
Usage Scores
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