Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (368)

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
Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
52 Overall Score
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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

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
78/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 9 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '07: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '08: 3.5★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '08: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '08: 3.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '08: 2.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '11: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '14: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '15: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '15: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '18: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '19: 4.5★ · 2 reviews14122211111112Q2 '07Q2 '08Q4 '08Q1 '13Q2 '15Q4 '15Q2 '18Q4 '19
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.8
Bokeh 15.7
Build 59.4
Macro 55
Optical 85.4
Aperture 24.1
User Sentiment 34.8
Versatility 98.5
Social Proof 59
Stabilization 80.5

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 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM 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
Focal Length 18-200mm 28-70mm 18-300mm 28-200mm 16-85mm 70-200mm
Max Aperture f/22 f/2.8 f/3.5 f/4 f/3.5 f/2.8
Mount Nikon F Canon RF Fujifilm X L-Mount Nikon F Sony E
Stabilization true true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true false true
Weight (g) 394 495 92 413 59 1045
AF Type Autofocus STM VXD linear motor Autofocus AF-S XD Linear Motors
Lens Type telephoto zoom zoom macro zoom telephoto
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 54.815.759.45585.424.134.898.55980.5
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 85.586.267.177.484.483.8077.487.998.2
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.174.996.388.473.576.934.899.28380.5
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.877.873.889.590.971.4095.775.399.4
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare 54.874.998.459.864.176.983.394.387.992.2
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare 98.190.833.333.187.283.883.379.494.880.5

Usage Scores

Macro (57.6)Overall (51.8)Budget (53.7)Street (47.7)Travel (59.2)Portrait (38.3)Landscape (61.9)Professional (46.9)Video Cinema (45)Wildlife Sports (55.2)

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