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
54 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
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78/100Our AI sentiment read
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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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 394 | 315 | 540 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor | VXD | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 54.6 | 14.5 | 63.1 | 59.2 | 85.9 | 22.6 | 29.8 | 98.4 | 58 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.9 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.2 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83.1 | 50.3 | 90.2 | 85.7 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.7 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.1 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.1 | 75.5 | 31.1 | 86.9 | 69.8 | 63.3 | 92.3 | 50.4 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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