Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras
The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens utilizes an anti-shake compensation function, with a 13.8 times zoom ratio. This lens's Hybrid Optical Stabilizer provides not only an anti-shake function for the camera body, but also compensates for image shaking in the view finder as the Optical Stabilizer is built in to the lens.
Four special low dispersion glass elements and three aspherical lens elements, results in excellent image quality throughout the entire zoom range. With a minimum focusing distance of 17.7" at all focal lengths and a maximum magnification of 1:3.4 reproduction ratio, this wide-range zoom is great for close-up photography as well as for telephoto shooting.
Note! This lens is only for APS-C / DX sensors (not full frame).
- Optical Stabilizer
- Low Dispersion Glass
- Super Multi-layer Coating
- Inner Focusing System
- Magnification of 1:3.4 For Close-up Photography
- Petal-type Lens Hood
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18 - 250 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 6.3 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format Compatibility | Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 69.3° - 5.7° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48' (45 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.29x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.4 |
| Groups/Elements | 14/18 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 72 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.1 x 4.0" (7.87 x 10.16 cm) |
| Weight | 1.39 lb (630 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 110 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (80)
- Strong construction (67)
- Durable (61)
- Consistent output (52)
- Easily interchangeable (51)
Cons
- Heavy (37)
- Poor in low light (12)
- Lens creep (6)
- Blurry focus (5)
- Slow focus (5)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (74)
- Sports/action (54)
- Wildlife photos (53)
- Weddings (30)
- Macro photography (26)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (51), Casual photographer (23), Semi-pro photographer (16), Pro photographer (7), Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (52), Yes (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Superb performer
I recently bought it to replace my Sigma 17-70mm and Canon 55-250mm IS lenses. This 18-250mm is very much like the 17-70mm in overall quality. It is of high quality!...Read complete review
I recently bought it to replace my Sigma 17-70mm and Canon 55-250mm IS lenses. This 18-250mm is very much like the 17-70mm in overall quality. It is of high quality! I've used it mostly so far for night photography and also for fast action, and wildlife (crocodiles in Jamaica; can't trust that ear to ear smile of theirs). All the pictures I shot with it were hand held and the OS system performed flawlessly. I DID brace myself against columns, trees, etc... when necessary for some night shots. So I was relatively stable, though not 100%. The OS took care of the rest and my exposures were blurr-free. I use it on my EOS 40D and it complements very well the speed and low light capabilities of the camera. It is fast and quiet. The zoom action is quite precise though smoothness varies over the range... understandable for a 13.9:1 zoom range! It shows virtually no play when fully extended. Also, I've checked its macro ability, and found it to be approx. 1:2.5, far better than Sigma's very conservative spec. Very highly recommended!!!!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Unremarkable performance
I bought this lens after a fair amount of research. I was expecting to buy a dependable, flexible, and reasonably sharp general purpose walk-around lens for my Canon 50D. After reading most of ...Read complete review
I bought this lens after a fair amount of research. I was expecting to buy a dependable, flexible, and reasonably sharp general purpose walk-around lens for my Canon 50D. After reading most of the reviews posted here, I concluded this lens would most likely fit the bill since
-a) all reviews are subjective and reviewers are not using the same criteria,
-b) it would be unrealistic to expect 100% positive reviews, there are always going to be a few malcontents in any group of reviewers, and
-c) for every negative point in the reviews I read, there were several other positive reviews pertaining to the very same traits.
I have to say I was excited about receiving a new lens, and tended to look at the first few images as a pragmatic optimist- overlooking the negatives and rationalizing the less attractive traits such as soft edges, unremarkable focusing, apparent inconsistence in the image stabilization, and occasional vignetting as the price you pay for an all in one lens. But then I found myself struggling to find truly good sharp images as well as positive attributes to this lens other than the price and the focal range. If those 2 attributes are your main criteria, and you can live with the less positive traits I mentioned , then this is the lens for you. Don't get me wrong, it was not a bad lens, just not as good as I had hoped for. I ended up returning it and have since decided to go with a fixed 100mm macro lens.
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Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
Good all round lens, love it. I have used my lens indoor and outdoors as well and have found it great. It`s no f2.8 but still a very good lens! A little on the heavy side if you compare to stock CANON EF-S 55-250 f4-5.6 IS.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I'm new in photography and wanted an all around lens for travel. Couldn't be happier. Takes great pics, the OS works fine, fast auto focus, good even in low light. For an entusiast like me, it's better than carriyng many lenses to change when you're a tourist and don't wanna miss a single shoot!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
This is a great all around lens. Crisp clean pics.
I use this lens on my canon7d almost bought the tamron 18-270 but happy with this one. great lens to take anywhere especially if you dont want to lug around expensive lenses , like on vacation.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
Very happy with this lens. Again BHPhoto had the best price anywhere on this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I use this lens for travel...No more changing lenses...Not so sharp than canon lens but good enough..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
This is a must have lens. I do a lot of dirving, walking, and pretty much anything outdoors. I have been changing lenses back and forth for years because I didn't want to loose quality by having a lens with this kind of range. Since having this lens I have saved my self all sorts of frustration because I can get the shot I want with out packing around a bag with two other lenses in it. The quality looks just as good. Very pleased with this lenes.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
It helped me get ride of two lenses to do the same job (18-55/55-250).
Good product, easy to use.
Good photo quality for my skills!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I use this lens as my walk around lens and it fits the job perfectly. Size and weigh are great with OS quick and dependable. I have not found any flaws as of this review.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
Feels solid. Very difficult to see differences between this and Canon kit lenses. Should satisfy all but the most discering photographers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to use
- Good Value for Price
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lens Flare
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- TravelCity shots
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I really like the fact that when I am traveling and
in a busy downtown area for example I can shoot a fairly wide angle scene, then immediately zoom in to shoot a detail shot quickly without having to stop and change lenses. It also works well at the
longer end of the zoom range with the Kenko extension tubes for doing macro photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy operation
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Good build quality
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Price
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None yet
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
As a casual hobbyist photog my interest is a decent photo lens for a reasonable price. I travel internationally and found it difficult to transport mutiple lenses so I decided to try this lens because of the focal length.
My first use was in Egypt while on camel back. I was quite pleased with the OS which properly compensated for the camels gait and allowed for very good photo results. Pictures were not L series quality but for the price paid I did not have those expectations.
This is my third Sigma lens (85mm & 150-500mm) and I use them on my 40d and 7d with very good results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
Perfect all around lens, especially when traveling and carrying heavy equipment is not possible. Very good tele response. i am using it on a canon EOS 550D
Pros
- Strong Construction
- Versatility
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I needed to buy a new lens so was debating what to get. I have young children so was looking for one lens that would do it all as I didn't want to be changing lenses all the time.
This lens has fitted all my needs perfectly. It is slightly heavier than I expected, but then I am now not carrying two lenses. I have gained so much more versatility that I use my camera more often.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
Using it with a Canon 60D. I thought about which long zoom lense to get for a long time. I do a lot of night shooting, wanted a fast lense and was afraid of the high f stops. Also price was a factor. This lense performs great especially in daylight. The zoom range is amazing. Zoomed all the way out, you can focus within 3 inches of an object and get very tight. It's my primary lense now. Good for video also.
My other lenses are a Sigma 17-50 and a Tokina 11-16, both 2.8. I use those mostly when I'm location scouting for movies and commercials.*
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
all images have faint circular spots in upper right corner
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- ERROR 99
- Not durable
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I am currently a media photographer, supplying images for local newspapers, websites and government departments. This lens was wonderful when i got it, as I originally had the 18-200 sigma. It was sharp, versatile and traveled like a dream. However, I started getting ERROR 99 messages and bad TTL readings until it just died on an important assignment !!! Then the 18-200 died the very next day :(
I gave two stars for what it was before it died; but now I am without two telephoto zooms that I have to buy again :(
Ah well :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Great price
- Huge focal length range
Cons
- Hitmiss image stabilizer
- Lackluster performance
- Occasional vingetting
- Soft edges
Best Uses
- Entry level photography
- Entry level zoom
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I bought this lens after a fair amount of research. I was expecting to buy a dependable, flexible, and reasonably sharp general purpose walk-around lens for my Canon 50D. After reading most of the reviews posted here, I concluded this lens would most likely fit the bill since
-a) all reviews are subjective and reviewers are not using the same criteria,
-b) it would be unrealistic to expect 100% positive reviews, there are always going to be a few malcontents in any group of reviewers, and
-c) for every negative point in the reviews I read, there were several other positive reviews pertaining to the very same traits.
I have to say I was excited about receiving a new lens, and tended to look at the first few images as a pragmatic optimist- overlooking the negatives and rationalizing the less attractive traits such as soft edges, unremarkable focusing, apparent inconsistence in the image stabilization, and occasional vignetting as the price you pay for an all in one lens. But then I found myself struggling to find truly good sharp images as well as positive attributes to this lens other than the price and the focal range. If those 2 attributes are your main criteria, and you can live with the less positive traits I mentioned , then this is the lens for you. Don't get me wrong, it was not a bad lens, just not as good as I had hoped for. I ended up returning it and have since decided to go with a fixed 100mm macro lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I really enjoyed my lens since the first time I used it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
I wanted a lens to use everywhere and in any situation. That's this lens for! It works perfectly!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens For Canon Cameras:
this is my new go to lens the best all around lens I have ever seen, now my canon 75-300 is a paper weight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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