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- In short
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- 'Lock' switch
- Image stabilizer
- Focusing
- The effect of F / 6.3 on focus
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- Image quality
- Sample Photos
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In short
SIGMA 18-200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM MACRO | C (Contemporary) (short name in overview - Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3) Is a good all-round lens for cropped DSLR cameras. Attracts small size, good build quality and image, built-in stabilizer and quiet focusing. In all respects, the Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 is much better than its predecessors. I would even prefer this lens to my native Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR.
Seriously, the Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 is a usable lens. Sigma markets it as a lens for travel and home / family photography.
This review shows the lens version for Nikon DX cameras, but there are also Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 versions for Sigma, Sony, Pentax, and Canon cameras.
History
The first Sigma class 18-200 / 3.5-6.3 hyperzoom was introduced in early 2005, six months earlier than the original Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6 VR and 3 years earlier than the original Canon 18-200/3.5-5.6 IS. In the future, the line of lenses was refined and underwent many various changes. And due to the fact that Sigma also produces lenses with different mounts, for Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sigma, Sony / Minolta systems, there can be a huge number of different sub-versions and versions of the same model. I divided the main versions according to optical schemes:
- Sigma Zoom DC 18-200mm 1:3.5-6.3 [EF, F, K, SA, A], February 2005, scheme 15/13, with red ring and velvet body, macro 1:4.4, without stabilizer, with micro motor [but only for Canon EF-S]. Since December 2007, a micro-motor has also been built into lenses for Nikon (before that, there was no focus motor in the lens). This lens was also produced under the name Quantaray 18-200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 Dio Multi-Coated.
- Sigma Zoom DC 18-200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 (+ -HSM) OS (Optical Stabilizer) [EF, F, K, SA, A], September 2006, scheme 18/13, velvet (2006) or black (from August 2007) body, macro 1:3.9. The kind of velvet version I have shown here. Nikon cameras only have 'HSM' written on them. For Pentax, Sigma, Sony/Minolta and Canon cameras, the lens comes without the 'HSM' motor. In the Sigma and Canon version, the lens uses a conventional micromotor. Versions for Sony / Minolta and Pentax do not have a built-in image stabilizer (possibly without a built-in focus motor). Versions released after March 2007 differ from earlier versions in that the 'Optical Stabilizer' label is in a different location (to the left of the 'LOCK' button). Individual specimens differ in the structure of the rubber on the zoom ring. Earlier versions have a Sigma velvet case, while newer versions have a classic black one. This lens was also produced under the name Quantaray 18-200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 Dio OS (+ -HSM) Multi-Coated.
- Sigma Zoom DC 18-200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 II HSM OS (Optical Stabilizer) [EF, F, K, SA, A], October 2011, scheme 18/14, with red ring, macro 1:3.8. The Sony/Minolta and Pentax versions do not have a built-in image stabilizer.
- Sigma DC C 18-200 mm 1:3.5-6.3 Macro OS HSM (Contemporary, Optical Stabilizer) [EF, F, K, SA, A], January 2014, scheme 16/13, macro 1:3. The Sony/Minolta and Pentax versions do not have a built-in image stabilizer.
A line of similar lenses supplemented with super-zooms with a slightly higher zoom ratio:
- Sigma Zoom 18-250mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM (Optical Stabilizer), January 2009, 18 elements in 14 groups, macro 1:3.4
- Sigma Zoom 18-250mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM MACRO (Optical Stabilizer), June 2012, 16 elements in 13 groups, macro 1:2.9 (best in series)
- Sigma 18-300mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM MACRO | C (Contemporary, Optical Stabilizer), September 2014, 17 elements in 13 groups, macro 1:3
Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 has a small letter 'С'written in a silver circle. This letter is responsible for the class of the lens according to the modern gradation of Sigma lenses. 'C' stands for 'Contemporary' and has a modern body design for hobbyists looking for quality lenses at a reasonable price (Sigma version).
Line of lenses Sigma C (Sigma Contemporary) It comprises:
DG
Lenses for full-frame SLR cameras (series DG), for Nikon F, Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts:
- SIGMA 100-400mm 1: 5-6.3 DG OS | C (Contemporary), 21/15, February 2017 [current value]
- SIGMA 150-600mm 1: 5-6.3 DG OS MACRO | C (Contemporary), 20/14, September 2014 [current value]
DG DN
Lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras (series DG DN) for bayonets Sony E и Leica l. SIGMA I - compact premium prime lenses:
- Sigma 17 mm 1: 4 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 9/8 April 2023 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 20 mm 1: 2 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 13/11, February 2022 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 24 mm 1: 2 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 13/11 September 2021 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 24 mm 1: 3.5 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 10/8, December 2020 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 35 mm 1: 2 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 10/9, December 2020 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 45 mm 1: 2.8 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 8/7, July 2019 [I][current value]
- Sigma 50 mm 1: 2 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 11/9, April 2023 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 65 mm 1: 2 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 12/9, December 2020 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 90 mm 1: 2.8 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 11/10, September 2021 [I] [current value]
- Sigma 16-28mm 1: 2.8 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 16/11, June 2022 [current value]
- Sigma 28-70mm 1: 2.8 DG DN C | (Contemporary), 16/12, February 2021 [current value]
- Sigma 100-400 1: 5-6.3 DG DN OS C | (Contemporary), 22/16, June 2020 [current value]
DC
Lenses for cropped SLR cameras (series DC) for Nikon F, Canon EF, Sigma SA, Sony A, Pentax K:
- SIGMA 17-70mm 1: 2.8-4 DC OS MACRO | C (Contemporary), 16/14, September 2012 [current value]
- SIGMA 18-200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC OS MACRO | C (Contemporary), 16/13, January 2014 [current value]
- SIGMA 18-300mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC OS MACRO | C (Contemporary), 17/13, September 2014 [current value]
DC DN
Lenses for cropped mirrorless cameras (series DC DN) for bayonets fujifilm x, Sony E, Leica l, Canon EOS M, Canon RF-S (expected summer 2024), Nikon Z, Micro 4 / 3:
- SIGMA 16 mm 1: 1.4 DC DN | C (Contemporary), 16/13, October 2017 [X, E, L, M, RF-S, Z, MFT] [cost]
- SIGMA 23 mm 1: 1.4 DC DN | C (Contemporary), 13/10, April 2023 [X, E, L, RFS] [cost]
- SIGMA 30 mm 1: 1.4 DC DN | C (Contemporary), 9/7, September 2016 [X, E, L, M, RF-S, Z, MFT] [cost]
- SIGMA 56 mm 1: 1.4 DC DN | C (Contemporary), 10/6, September 2018 [X, E, L, M, RF-S, Z, MFT] [cost]
- SIGMA 10-18mm 1:2.8 DC DN C (Contemporary), 13/10, October 2023 [X, E, L, RF-S] [cost]
- SIGMA 18-50mm 1: 2.8 DC DN | C (Contemporary), 13/10, October 2021 [X, E, L, RF-S] [cost]
Additionally, you can look at all lenses SIGMA ART (A) и all lenses SIGMA SPORT (S). Here here there is a short video about the rulers and markings of Sigma lenses.
Sigma has been trying hard lately and that’s why almost all of their new lenses of the Contemporary, Art, Sport lines are quite interesting and functional. In the Contemporary lineup, the Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 lens was released second in a row.
Main technical characteristics of SIGMA 18-200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM MACRO C:
Review Instance Name | The lens barrel has the following inscriptions '18 -200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC ø62 Sigma MADE IN JAPAN 014 ′, on the border near the front lens it says '18 -200mm 1: 3.5-6.3 DC ø62 MADE IN JAPAN ', the review shows the lens with serial number 51019612 |
Basic properties |
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Front Filter Diameter | 62 mm |
Focal length | 18-200 mm EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 27-300 mm |
Zoom ratio | 11.11 X (usually rounded to 11) |
Designed by | for Nikon DX digital cameras, there are modifications for other systems |
Number of aperture blades | 7 rounded petals |
Tags | focusing distance in meters and feet, focal length values for 18, 28, 35, 50, 80, 135, 200 mm, mark of bayonet mount and hood mount / fix. There are labels for the magnification, from 1: 7.6 to 1: 3 |
Diaphragm | 18 mm from F / 3.5 to F / 22. 200 mm from F / 6.3 to F / 40. The lens is deprived of the aperture control ring, control occurs through the camera menu (analog Nikon G - lens type) |
MDF | 0.39 m, maximum magnification ratio 1: 3 |
The weight | 430 g |
Optical design | 16 elements in 13 groups, 3 aspherical ASP elements (in the optical diagram, aspherical elements are shown in pink) and 4 low-dispersion SLD element (in the optical diagram is shown in blue)![]() |
Lens hood | Bayonet Type, LH676-01 |
Manufacturer country | MADE IN JAPAN (Lens made in Japan) |
Production period | Since january 2014 |
Price |
By the way, maybe someone knows what the numbers '013' and '014' on the lens bodies mean Sigma C 17-70mm 1: 2.8-4, Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 and Sigma C 18-300mm F / 3.5-6.3?
Assembly
Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 in production from January of the year 2014. Assembly is made in Japan. The lens is pleasant and heavy to the touch, its weight is 430 grams, which is much less than previous similar versions. The lens uses 62 mm diameter filters.
The case is completely black and does not have a Sigma velvet coating characteristic of older models. The focus and zoom rings are rubberized. The lens body is made of a new composite material - TSC — Thermally Sbackgammon Composite (Thermally Stable Composite), which is less sensitive to temperature changes than conventional polycarbonate. Such a composite avoids deformation of the case with a large change in ambient temperature. This material is used by Sigma to build its' A | ART '. In addition, the lens has metal bayonet mount.
The zoom ring rotates smoothly. The retractable frame of the body (trunk) consists of two durable sections.
There is a bayonet mount mark and a mark on the case for quick installation of the hood. The lens uses a strong Sigma LH676-01 plastic lens hood, which is fixed in special grooves located near the front lens of the lens. The lens hood is small and more serves to protect the lens from light by 18 mm. The hood can be installed in the opposite direction for transportation. In this position, access to the focus ring at 18 mm focal length is lost. When changing the focal length, the lens hood moves with the retractable part of the lens.
When changing the focal length, the rear lens moves in the middle of the lens body like a pump - it draws in and pushes out air. This behavior of the rear lens is called 'vacuum cleaner effect', which can increase the amount of dust that accumulates in the camera.
Overall build quality is at a high level... The only thing that I did not like about this lens is the view of the cables and cables from the bayonet side, at long focal lengths, when the rear lens goes deep into the body frame.

Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 DC HSM (Contemporary), microprocessor contacts, 10 pieces
Lock 'LOCK ′
Frame (trunk) for Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 spontaneously does NOT resize under its own weight (perhaps this will start only with time). On the lens case there is a focal length switch-lock 'LOCK' (the so-called 'lock'), which tightly locks focal length at a value of 18 mm.
To fix the trunk of the lens, you must first set the 18 mm focal length. The switch is located in a convenient place - under the thumb of the left hand, so the lens can be quickly and comfortably 'removed from the lock' before starting shooting.
The effect of spontaneous focal length change (trunk creep) in this lens is not expressed at all. Most likely, this lock went to him from the previous version.
Stabilizer
The Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 has a built-in image stabilization. Nowhere is it specified exactly how many steps excerpts can compensate for the stabilization system. Sigma does not indicate stabilizer power in steps at all excerpts.
In my observation, the Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 stabilizer compensates for no more than 4 stops per shutter speed. I was able to take pictures with my hands on shutter speed 1/20 - 1/30 sec. and 200 mm focal length.
On the case there is a stabilizer operating mode switch 'OS ON / OFF'. Where 'OS' is short for 'Optical Stabilizer'.
The stabilizer has own features. If you listen to the inside of the lens, you can hear a slight noise in the middle of the lens, even if the stabilizer is in the 'OFF' position.
When the camera is turned off, even if the stabilizer was in the 'OFF' position, JVI noticeably how the image twitches, and also the noise from the lens parking is heard - this is a sign that the stabilizer has turned off 'again'.
Also on my camera Nikon D3200, on which I tested this lens, Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 does not automatically turn off the metering after the time interval specified in the camera settings. The stabilizer works for exactly 1 minute after its activation (turning on the camera and / or pressing the focus / metering button exposure) After one minute, the noise from the lens parking is heard when the stabilizer is turned off. In this way and the stabilizer and exposure meter with the camera turned on continues to work much longerthan with original Nikon Nikkor lenses. This can adversely affect the battery level. I observed a similar stabilizer behavior on other Sigma lenses.
The built-in Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 stabilizer can track camera movements while creating panoramas.
The Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 variants for Sony and Pentax cameras do not have a built-in stabilizer, since the stabilizer is already present in the cameras of these manufacturers.
Diaphragm
Diaphragm lens consists of 7 rounded petalsUnfortunately, not very round aperture is formed on strongly covered diaphragms, and in the blur zone from luminous objects polyhedrons are obtained. But you can get 14 ray stars from bright light sources. At F / 6.3-F / 8, one of the petals closes stronger than the others and forms a hole with a 'sleeve'; upon further closure, this petal begins to behave normally. In 2016, it is a terrible sin to save on the number of diaphragm blades, as well as on their rounding.
Aperture range is available from F / 3.5-6.3 to F / 22-F / 40.
There are marks with a focal length on the zoom ring, the following is a list with the minimum numbers F available for these marks:
- 18 mm - F / 3.5
- 28 mm - F / 4
- 35 mm - F / 4.5
- 50 mm - F / 5
- 80 mm - F / 5.6
- 135 mm - F / 6
- 200 mm - F / 6.3

The sizes are Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 DC HSM (Contemporary) and Samyang MC Mirror Lens 1: 8.0 f = 500mm
Focusing
To focus, the lens uses a special ultrasonic focusing motor 'HSM' (Hyper Sonic Motor). Although it is written everywhere that this technology uses silent focusing, in fact, the noise from focusing of the Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 is heard. In general, the lens focuses quite quietly, but not silently.
When used on a camera Nikon D3200 with unpretentious Multi-CAM 1000 focusing system the lens focused accurately and tenaciously enough. Unlike previous models, the Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 lacks the awful jerk when focusing. However, in low light conditions, such as in the evening, the lens / camera can often refocus. To summarize, then there is no problem with focusing.
Auto focus speed average. The focusing time from infinity to MDF and vice versa is approximately equal to that of the lens Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII.
Focusing on Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 internal - when focusing, neither the front nor the rear lens rotates, and the lens itself does not change its size when focusing. Sorry, but during auto focus, the focus ring rotates and cannot be touched. In such Nikon lenses, the focus ring remains stationary during auto focus.
In manual focus mode, the focus ring rotates 45 degrees. Manual focus is very inconvenient. No hard stop (Hard Infinity Focus Stop) for fast and accurate manual focusing.
When changing the focal length, focusing is lost - the lens is not parfocal. Also, the lens suffers greatly from the change in angle of view during focusing (focus breathing). During focusing from infinity to MDF, the observed angle of view increases.
The lens has a focus distance scale with marks in meters and feet. The scale is plotted on the focus ring. The scale is very meager, on it there are marks for only 5 values of the focusing distance (including 'infinity').
The minimum focusing distance is only 39 cm (the distance from the camera’s matrix to the subject). With such an MDF, the maximum magnification ratio is 1: 3. Thus, the lens allows you to shoot amateur 'close'. On the retractable frame of the case there are labels indicating the maximum magnification factor for certain focal lengths: 1: 7.6 (35 mm), 1: 5.7 (50 mm), 1: 4.1 (80 mm), 1: 3.3 (135 mm), 1: 3 (200 mm). Let me remind you that those that can shoot with a 1: 1 magnification are considered to be true macro lenses.
The lens has focus mode switch 'AF / MF Focus'. For manual focusing, the lens must be set to 'M' mode, otherwise the focus motor may be damaged. Unfortunately, unlike many Nikon lenses of this type, the Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 does not support manual focus control all the time.
The effect of F / 6.3 on focus
The instructions for most Nikon cameras indicate the threshold for the maximum relative aperture of the lens with which correct auto focus will be available. Most Nikon cameras are designed for lenses only. no darker than f / 5.6. For example, camera Nikon D3200, with the help of which test shots were taken, theoretically should not work correctly with this lens. But nevertheless, as my practice has shown, in conditions with good lighting there are no special problems with automatic focusing even on cameras that are not designed to work with lenses with F / 6.3.
You can find a list of Nikon cameras whose focus sensors can easily focus with lenses with a maximum aperture of F / 5.6-F / 8.0 here. At the time of writing, there were only three Nikon DX cameras with this feature: D7100, D7200, D500. In Live View, the restriction on F / 6.3 may not work.
The same remark applies to cameras from other manufacturers.
Third-party manufacturers so far (at the beginning of 2016) have not made any such super-zoom lens for SLR cameras, which would have at the long end F / 5.6. And here are the original lenses Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical, Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical и Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6 IS use on the long end of f / 5.6.
Typically, amateur photographers do not pay enough attention to the difference between F / 5.6 and F / 6.3, but in fact the difference in aperture ratio between these aperture values is almost a third of a stop.
Image quality
The lens is sharp in the center of the frame over the entire range of focal lengths, even at an open aperture. If you look closely, the sharpness in the center of the frame floats a little depending on the focal length. From 18 mm to 80 mm it decreases, from 80 to 200 mm it increases again. On open apertures, angles and edges are quite weak in terms of sharpness, but it is worth covering the aperture to F / 8-F / 11, as the sharpness is aligned. If we take into account that the lens creates an image with high contrast, then such sharpness is enough to create clear / contrast / sharp photos.
Of course, without noticeable and tangible distortion, it could not do here. At 18 mm, distortion is visible to the naked eye. Distortion changes its type and its intensity depending on the focal length. At 18 mm and F / 3.5, strong vignetting is added to strong distortion. Vignetting is very dependent on the focal length used and the number F. However, vignetting is easily treated by closing the aperture.
Chromatic aberrations well fixed. If you consider that this is an 11x zoom lens, then chromatic aberration very very small.
The lens tolerates side and backlight very well, catching glare, or falling contrast is very difficult. I like that sometimes modern dark zoom lenses have much better glare than some old fast fixed lenses.
Important: with this lens on some Nikon cameras are not available distortion control functions.
To summarize, the lens produces good image quality without any 'good enough' or 'quite good'.
Sample Photos
All sample photos were shot on camera. Nikon D3200, the gallery shows images without processing (only resize + EXIF data).
RAW source files ('.NEF') can be download from this link (39 files, 746 MB). Source files in '.JPEG' format can download from this link (42 photos, 462 MB).
Lens price / where to buy a lens
View real prices for the lens in popular online stores, as well as buy a lens can be done here.
Also, prices for different Sigma 18-200 class lenses can be found in the price block below:
All prices on Sigma 18-250mm
Alternatives
Below is a list of all hyper-zooms for SLR or mirrorless cameras with an APS-C sensor and a range of focal lengths greater than or equal to the classic 18-200 mm.
Tamron (different mounts):
- Model A14 Tamron 18-200/3.5-6.3 AF (IF) Aspherical LD XR DiII Macro, February 2005. Country of manufacture Japan or China. The version for Pentax cameras has a metal mount, for Nikon / Canon / Sony / Minolta the mount is plastic. In March 2008, an improved Tamron Model appears for Nikon cameras. A14 NII with built-in focus motor, focus mode switch, 8 microprocessor pins and metal mount.
- Model B018 Tamron 18-200/3.5-6.3 AF Di II VCAugust 2015.
- Model B011 Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC, black or silver, December 2011, for mount mirrorless cameras Sony E и Canon EOS M
- Model A18 Tamron 18-250/3.5-6.3 AF Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro, September 2006. Country of origin Japan or China. In December 2007, an improved model appears for Nikon cameras Tamron model A18 NII with built-in focus motor, focus mode switch and 8 microprocessor pins.
- Model B003 Tamron 18-270/3.5-6.3 AF Di II LD [IF] Aspherical VC MacroJuly 2008.
- Model B008 Tamron 18-270/3.5-6.3 AF Di II VC PZD, December 2010. Country of origin China or Vietnam.
- Model B008TS Tamron 18-270/3.5-6.3 AF Di II VC PZDSeptember 2016.
- Model B016 Tamron 16-300/3.5-6.3 AF Di II VC PZD Macro, February 2014.
- Model B028 Tamron 18-400/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD, June 2017.
Promaster (various mounts):
- PROMASTER 18-200/3.5-6.3 DIGITAL XR EDO AF Aspherical LD (IF) Macrocopy Tamron model a14 under the Promaster brand. Japanese assembly
Sigma (different mounts):
- Sigma 18-200mm/3.5-6.3 Zoom DC, February 2005.
- Sigma 18-200/3.5-6.3 Zoom DC (+ -HSM) OS (Optical Stabilizer)September 2006 velvet or smooth black body. The HSM motor is only available on Nikon camera lenses.
- Sigma 18-200/3.5-6.3 II Zoom DC HSM OS (Optical Stabilizer)October 2011.
- Sigma 18-200/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM MACRO | C (Contemporary, Optical Stabilizer), January 2014.
- Sigma 18-250/3.5-6.3 Zoom DC HSM OS (Optical Stabilizer)January 2009
- Sigma 18-250/3.5-6.3 Zoom DC Macro HSM OS (Optical Stabilizer)June 2012.
- Sigma 18-300/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM MACRO | C (Contemporary, Optical Stabilizer)September 2014.
Quantaray (different mounts):
- Quantaray 18-200/3.5-6.3 Dio Multi-Coated, copy of Sigma 18-200mm/3.5-6.3 Zoom DC (2005) branded as 'Quantaray'
- Quantaray 18-200/3.5-6.3 Dio OS (+-HSM) Multi-Coated, copy Sigma 18-200/3.5-6.3 Zoom DC (+-HSM) OS (2006) under the banner of 'Quantaray'.
Nikon (F):
- Nikon 18-200/3.5-5.6G DX VRNovember 2005.
- Nikon 18-200/3.5-5.6GII DX VRJuly 2009.
- Nikon 18-300/3.5-5.6G DX VR, June 2012.
- Nikon 18-300/3.5-6.3G DX VRApril 2014.
Sony ('A' or 'E'):
- Sony 18-200/ 3.5-6.3 AF DT, A mount, most likely uses an optical design Tamron model a14.
- minolta 18-200/3.5-6.3AF DT Dmount A is likely to use an optical circuit Tamron a14
- Sony 18-250/3.5-6.3 AF DT, A mount, since 2007, most likely uses Tamron Model A18 optical design.
- Sony 18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS, E-mount, May 2010
- Sony 18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS LE, E-mount, May 2012
- Sony 18-200/3.5-6.3 PZ OSS, E-mount, September 2012
Hasselblad (Sony E):
- Hasselblad E 3.5-6.3/18-200 OSS copy Sony 18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS, September 2012
Pentax (K):
- Pentax 18-250/3.5-6.3 AL SMC DA [IF], October 2007, most likely uses Tamron Model A18 optical design.
- Pentax 18-270/3.5-6.3 ED SMC DA SDM, September 2012, most likely uses an optical design Tamron model b008.
- Samsung 18-250/ 3.5-6.3, with a Pentax KAF2 mount, 2008, (most likely uses the Tamron Model A18 optical design.
Canon (EFS):
- Canon 18-200/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens EF-S (Image Sbabilizer), August 2008.
Samsung (NX):
- Samsung 18-200/3.5-5.6 ED OIS i-Function, Samsung NX mount
A complete list of all original lenses Nikon Nikkor DX You can find on this page.
I believe that the Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3, so far, is one of the best in the class of super-zooms with a range of 18-200.

Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 DC HSM (Contemporary) on camera Nikon D3200, near the lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.4G SWM
My experience
Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 turned out to be a balanced lens according to the price / quality criterion. As for a super-zoom lens, it is good. I liked him more than my own Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR. Most importantly, the Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 is optically no worse, and maybe even better than native ones Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR и Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6G VR.
The main differences between Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR and Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3:
- Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 9 years newer
- Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 is 135 grams lighter
- Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 uses filters with a diameter of 10 mm less
- Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 has more compact sizes
- The number of special optical elements at Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 is greater
- Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 has smaller MDF and better magnification (better 'macro')
- Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR It has rubber lens mount seal for dust and moisture protection of the bayonet mount
- Focus distance scale Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR made in the form of a window, in contrast to the more primitive scale of the focusing distance, applied directly to the focusing ring of the Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3
- Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR can use manual focus priority mode Nikon M / A. In addition, Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR During auto focus, the focus ring remains stationary.
- Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR has an additional switch to select the stabilizer operating mode. In addition, the stabilizer Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR turns off and on more 'correct'.
- У Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR higher aperture at the long end (F / 5.6 vs F / 6.3).
In all other respects, the lenses are very similar to each other. What to choose? I would not hesitate to take the Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3. The Sigma C 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 was introduced in 2014, when Nikon DX cameras with 24 megapixels were already sold in the yard.D3200, D5200, D7100, D5300, D3300), while Nikon 18-200 / 3.5-5.6GII VR (to be precise, its first version) was released in 2005, when the Nikon DX CZK had a maximum of 12 MP (at Nikon D2x).
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The Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 is a good all-round zoom lens. Sigma has been a pleasant surprise lately by producing good and even excellent lenses. The Sigma C 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 is an excellent example of lens quality in the new line of contemporary 'Contemporary' lenses.
Material prepared Arkady Shapoval.
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