Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG
A 20-200mm telephoto zoom with f/3.5 aperture and built-in stabilization offers versatile reach for Sony E-mount cameras. Weighing 889g and backed by a 4.8/5 user rating, it balances solid autofocus and dependable performance at a budget-focused price. This lens best suits casual travel and everyday shooters who need a broad focal range with stabilization, not professionals requiring top-tier optical performance (professional score: 34.4/100).
Focal length 20-200mm
Aperture f/6.3
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 550 g
af type HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
lens type zoom
74 Overall Score
Price CA$1,200
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | water and oil-repellent coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20-200mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 550 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG | 53.5 | 52.3 | 68.9 | 77.4 | 98.3 | 49.3 | 81 | 97.3 | 31.5 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 63.9 | 89.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.7 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.5 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 68.3 | 71.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.5 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.5 | 63.9 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.3 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 44.7 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 91.1 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$1,200
