About the Sigma Photo 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Compact, versatile, and capable
Compact, versatile, and capable
The above description pretty much covers what you can expect from this well-appointed, 18-250mm wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens from Sigma Photo. If you own any of today's popular APS-C cameras, this rugged, lighweight lens is the perfect one to have mounted when you have no idea what your next photo opportunity will be. A wide cityscape from across the river? You're covered. A close-up of the kite your son is flying over by the marina entrance? Yes again. Everything in between? But of course.
And we do mean everything, because this lens is also a good macro zoom, so close-ups of the world of nature are a breeze as well. A close working distance of 13.8 inches and a magnification ratio of 1:2.9 means you'll be able to fill the frame with subjects like flowers, stamps and coins, or insects, among others.
The lens boasts solid optical build quality, of course, and uses Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material in order to give the lens enhanced stability in temperature extremes. Three aspherical elements and one special low dispersion glass element keep color fringing anomalies to a minimum through the entire zoom range.
Product highlights:
- 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC HSM telephoto zoom lens
- compatible with Pentax and Samsung digital APS-C sensor cameras
- not recommended for full-frame cameras
- effective focal length:
- 27-375mm with Pentax and Samsung APS-C sensor cameras
- optical stabilization not available for this mount
- 3 aspherical elements and 1 special low dispersion glass element for impressive contrast and clarity
- super multi-layer lens coating minimizes flaring and ghosting
- minimum aperture: f/22
- minimum focus distance: 17.7"
- constructed of 16 elements in 13 groups
- filter size: 62mm
- lens is 3-11/16" long, 2-15/16" in diameter
- weight: 16.6 ounces
- warranty: 4 years
Supplied Accessories:
- lens hood, front and rear lens cap
- MFR # 883-109
What's in the box:
Sigma Photo 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM owner's manual
- Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM zoom lens for Pentax
- LCF-62 III Front lens cap
- Rear lens cap for Pentax
- Lens hood
- Instructions
- Warranty Sticker
- Sigma's Americas Limited Warranty
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More details on the Sigma Photo 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Features & specs
General | ||
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Mount Type | Canon EF-mount | |
Sensor Size | --- | |
Image Stabilization | No | |
Lens Type | Wide to telephoto zoom | |
Focal Length | 18-250mm | |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 (W) - 6.3 (T) | |
Weight | 16.6 ounces | |
Parts Warranty | 4 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 4 Years |
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Features
Overview: The Sigma AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM (Model #883) is a multi-purpose 13x zoom lens that covers wide angle to telephoto to macro photography. The lens is designed to be used with cameras with APS-C size sensors. It is a great lens for travel, landscapes, family, and nature and wildlife, as well as macro photography. The lens has the Pentax mount, and comes with a padded carrying case, lens hood, and front & rear caps.
Lens Hood: The 18-250mm lens includes a lens hood to help prevent stray light from entering the lens, causing flare, and to protect the lens from rain, snow, and dust. When not in use, the lens hood can be inverted and mounted onto the lens backwards for storage.
Focus Mode Switch: The lens features a two-way switch for setting the focus mode: AF (auto focus) or MF (manual focus).
Sigma Technology: The lens has the following Sigma technology built-in:
- Thermally Stable Composite (TSC): The lens utilizes a thermally stable composite material in the lens barrel, which has a high degree of elasticity, and exhibits little variation in its structure in extreme temperature conditions.
- Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM): The Hyper Sonic Motor uses ultrasonic waves to drive the autofocus mechanism. This extremely quiet operation helps avoid disturbing photographic subjects, and isn't picked up by the microphone while recording video.
- Super Multi-layer Coating: Sigma's own Super Multi-layer Coating suppresses lens flare and ghosting by preventing reflections within the lens.
- Rounded Diaphragm: Using a rounded diaphragm instead of a polygonal shaped one produces pleasingly rounded out-of-focus light points when opened to near maximum aperture.
Specifications:
- Lens Construction: 16 Elements in 13 Groups
- Angle of View: 76.5° to 6.5°
- Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7
- Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 (18mm), f/6.3 (250mm)
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 13.8"
- Filter Size: 62mm
- Maximum Magnifications: 1:2.9
- Dimensions: Diameter=2.919", Length=3.656"
- Weight: 16.6 ounces
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So nice to have this range in one lens instead of two, a 18-55 and a 75-300 that came with the camera. You don't have to constantly change lens. You already have it. Thanks.
lens 18-250 from Malott, WA