Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC 18-200mm
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 22-40
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 394 g
af type Autofocus
lens type zoom
54 Overall Score
Price $306
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong optical (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| 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 | 22-40 |
| 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 | 72 |
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 DC 18-200mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22-40 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 394 | 92 | 255 | 413 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma AF DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC 18-200mm | 54.9 | 15.8 | 59.9 | 55 | 85.9 | 24.5 | 30.3 | 98.5 | 59.2 | 81.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
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