Sigma 200205

★★★★★ 4.5 (5)

Delivering a 122-degree diagonal field of view at 12mm, this lens captures expansive scenes that standard zooms cannot reach. Its Super Multi Coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting, while the internal focus ring maintains the lens length during operation. This is a practical tool for architectural and landscape photographers on a budget who prioritize extreme wide-angle coverage over a fast aperture.

Focal length 12-24mm
Aperture f/5.6
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weight 615 g
af type HSM
lens type zoom
Sigma 200205 lens
61 Overall Score
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '06: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '09: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '19: 5.0★ · 1 review121Q3 '06Q2 '09Q1 '19
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Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 53.7
Bokeh 51.4
Build 17.7
Macro 73.9
Optical 95.5
Aperture 51.6
Versatility 72
Social Proof 33.6
Stabilization 82.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Zoom
Focal Length Min 12
Focal Length Max 24
Elements 16
Groups 12
Aspherical Elements 3
ED Elements 4
Coating Super Multi Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/5.6
Min Aperture 4.5-5.6
Constant No

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weight 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs

AF & Stabilization

AF Type HSM
Stabilization Yes

Focus

Min Focus Distance 280

vs Competition

Spec Sigma 200205 OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Sony FE SELP1635G Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
Focal Length 12-24mm 12-100mm 16-35mm 16-28mm 16-35mm 58mm
Max Aperture f/5.6 f/4 f/4 f/22 f/22 f/2.8
Mount Sony E Micro Four Thirds Nikon F Canon RF Sony E Sony E
Stabilization true true true true true false
Weather Sealed false true false true true false
Weight (g) 615 561 680 454 353 590
AF Type HSM Autofocus Silent Wave Motor STM XD Linear Motors -
Lens Type zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma 200205 53.751.417.773.995.551.67233.682.4
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Compare 53.762.968.656.596.864.696.664.497
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Compare 53.776.443.972.992.964.67573.973.4
Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare 87.62375.67793.720.168.666.198.6
Sony FE SELP1635G Compare 98.213.282.242.483.720.17590.195.4
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO Compare 53.792.448.692.762.382.833.648.736.7

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥183,557 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥183,557

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Usage Scores

Macro (72.2)Overall (60.8)Budget (58.5)Street (54)Travel (42.9)Portrait (59.1)Landscape (63.5)Professional (53.3)Video Cinema (54.2)Wildlife Sports (50)

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