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Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Macro APS-C Lens for Nikon {62}
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$119.00
Sigma's proven 11x APS-C travel zoom with built-in stabilization.
An 18-200mm range on an APS-C sensor covers roughly 27-300mm in full-frame terms, which means this single lens handles wide-angle interiors, standard portraits, compressed landscapes, and reach for distant subjects without a bag swap. The f/3.5-6.3 aperture range is honest about what it is: a convenience lens, not a low-light specialist. Pair it with the Optical Stabilization system and you recover meaningful shooting latitude in dim conditions.
The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) drives autofocus quickly and quietly, which matters on a lens you'll be using across constantly shifting subjects throughout a day of shooting. Macro capability rounds out the range, letting you get closer to small subjects without carrying a dedicated macro optic. For Nikon F-mount APS-C bodies, this is a mature, well-understood lens that earns its place precisely because it asks you to carry only one piece of glass for a full day's work.
Who It's For
Travel photographers working from a single bag will appreciate the 18-200mm range covering wide to telephoto in one mount. Event shooters at receptions or tourist-heavy locations benefit from the HSM's quiet focus and OS keeping frames steady in mixed light. Beginners building their first kit around a Nikon APS-C body get a full range of focal lengths to learn on before committing to primes. Nature walkers who want occasional macro access alongside general reach will find the macro capability useful without adding a second lens to their load.
Key Features
- 18-200mm 11x zoom range for APS-C Nikon bodies
- f/3.5-6.3 aperture from wide to telephoto
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus
- Optical Stabilization (OS) for handheld stability
- Macro focusing capability at minimum focus distance
- Nikon F-mount for DX-format bodies
FAQ
- What's the effective focal length range on a Nikon DX body?
- 18-200mm becomes roughly 27-300mm in full-frame equivalent, giving you wide-angle coverage for interiors and enough reach for distant subjects without changing lenses.
- How does the f/3.5-6.3 aperture affect shooting in low light?
- The aperture narrows as you zoom, so at 200mm you're working with f/6.3, which is limiting indoors. The Optical Stabilization system helps offset that by allowing slower shutter speeds, but this is a daylight-first lens.
- Does the HSM focus motor work silently during video?
- HSM is fast and quiet for stills autofocus and live-view AF, which translates to less noise on video, though any AF during recording will be audible to the camera's microphone.
- Can you shoot true macro with this lens?
- The macro capability lets you focus closer than a standard zoom, though it's not a dedicated macro lens and won't match the magnification of a true macro optic.
- Is the Optical Stabilization effective at 200mm?
- OS helps you hand-hold at shutter speeds you couldn't otherwise manage, particularly useful at the long end where camera shake is most visible, but it won't replace fast glass in dim conditions.
- What's the advantage of an 11x zoom over carrying two shorter zooms?
- One lens means no subject is ever out of reach between focal length swaps, no sensor dust events between changes, and one set of lens caps and filters to manage throughout the day.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Mount | Nikon F |
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| Brand Name | Sigma |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Focus Type | Autofocus (lens motor) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F Mount G Type |
| Lens Type | All-In-One |
| Max Focal Length | 200mm |
| Min Focal Length | 18mm |