Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 AF DC II Lens for all Nikon DSLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches ; 13.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011GGNQ2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: B0011GGNQ2
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2010

Product Description

Style: Nikon DSLR Cameras

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 high-zoom-ratio lens covers a host of wide angle and telephoto focal lengths. The lens includes a built-in motor that provides high-speed autofocus, along with two special low dispersion (SLD) lenses and two aspherical glass elements that correct for all types of aberration. Sigma's super multilayer coating, meanwhile, reduces flare and ghosting and provides topnotch image quality throughout the zoom range. And thanks to the inner focusing system, you don't have to worry about front lens rotation, making this lens particularly suitable for petal lens hoods and circular polarizing filters. Other features include a minimum focusing distance of 17.7 inches, a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.4, a compact and lightweight housing, and a zoom lock switch that prevents the lens from creeping due to its own weight.

Specifications

• Focal length: 18-200mm
• Maximum aperture: f/3.6-6.3
• Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
• Angle of view: 76.5 to 8.1 degrees
• Number of diaphragm blades: 7
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Minimum focusing distance: 17.7 inches
• Maximum magnification: 1:4.4
• Filter size: 62mm
• Mount: Nikon
• Lens hood: Petal type
• Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 3 inches long
• Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year

Product Description

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 AF DC II Lens for all Nikon DSLR Cameras + UV Filter + Monopod Pro Package. Kit Includes: 1) Sigma 77D-306/ 77D306 - Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 AF DC MOTORIZD Lens for all Nikon DSLR Cameras. 2) Digital Film - 8GB (SDHC) High-Speed Class 6 Memory Card. 3) Zeikos - Zeikos ZE-MP72 72-Inch Monopod. 4) Sakar - Digital Concepts All-Weather SLR Camera Backpack Case. 5) Vivitar - Vivitar LCP-1 Lens Cleaning Pen - Removes Dust And Finger Prints Without Scratching Your Device. 6) Vivitar - USB 2.0 Secure Digital Card Reader/Writer. 7) Vivitar - Vivitar VIV-UV-62 - UV 62MM FILTER 8) Zeikos - Zeikos 3pc Lens Cleaning Kit. 9) Zeikos - ZE-BLR Dust Blower (Black)
♦ 10) ButterflyPhoto - ButterflyPhoto Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth. 11) Zeikos - ZE-LCH1 Lens Cap Keeper - Never lose your cap again! More Info: Designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 high-zoom-ratio lens covers a host of wide angle and telephoto focal lengths. The lens includes a built-in motor that provides high-speed autofocus, along with two special low dispersion (SLD) lenses and two aspherical glass elements that correct for all types of aberration. Sigma's super multilayer coating, meanwhile, reduces flare and ghosting and provides topnotch image quality throughout the zoom range. And thanks to the inner focusing system, you don't have to worry about front lens rotation, making this lens particularly suitable for petal lens hoods and circular polarizing filters. UV Filter (UV): Protects your lens from scratches and fingerprints. Diminishes ghosting effect from reflected light. Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 AF DC II Lens for all Nikon DSLR Cameras + UV Filter + Monopod Pro Package ( 77D-306/ 77D306 )

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

231 of 236 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good utility lens, April 30, 2009

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T. Norris (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Reading reviews is a crap shoot. You know nothing about the reviewer or the use of the product. That said, I am assuming you are not a struggling professional trying to shoot a high quality, tight-budget job. You are a user looking for one lens to carry to cover a wide range of service.

I'm a pro. I have a many bodies and L lenses to use.

I carry an XSI with THIS Sigma 18-200mm non OS lens just about everywhere I go. It is a great vacation tool, where most pix are shown in a digital frame or are never going to be more than 4x6.

Yes, the MTF is not great (simply: contrast across the lens), there is some chromatic fringing and watch out! the lens hood will cause vignetting and shadows with a flash at wide angle. I've been using this lens since it was released in early '05.

It's a $300 lens. Does it compare to a $1500 L lens? Yeah - very badly. So what? The first rule of photography is get the picture. Missing the shot while changing lenses is not photography. Is this the preferred lens in my arsenal? No. But for general non-client, daylight, non-sports shooting, it's the one I'll probably be using. I prefer the non-optical stabilzed version - less complexity.

To help you weigh this review: I use five professional (5D, 1D) and several prosumer (40D, 50D, XTI, XSI) bodies and nine L lenses, plus a slew of others.

Photo tip: night shooting of foreground against backround (done a lot with this lens!): typical situation: girl on beach in front of sunset. Manually set exposure to flash shutter speed, aperature & ISO to get background. Turn flash on to expose and meter foreground. You'll get some great "how did you do that?" pix. All the MTF, abberetion and linearity issues will mean nothing, because you got a picture no one else could and th L doesn't really add anything, because you want depth of field here.

Thanks for reading my review.

91 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens for the Price!, June 24, 2005

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S. Kanter (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I disagree with the previous poster. I think this lens is pretty great.

The quality is exceptional for a lens of this price and range.
There seems to be a controversy regarding how focal lengths of lenses are measured; from what I've read, the lens does go to 200mm if measured at infinity.

In the real world, the lens takes fine pics as long as you have enough light. The size and weight is perfect for a walk-around lens. My Rebel XT with this lens (and the Hakuba hand grip) is a perfect fit, and feels great to carry around and shoot. To get better optical quality at this range, you would need to get a few lenses that each cost a lot more. There is nothing quite like this, except for Tamaron's 18-200, which I hear doesn't compare favorably to the Sigma.

It seems that Sigma has quality control issues, so I would buy
the lens from a local dealer that has a return policy. Test the lens, and if you don't think it's up to par, return it for another.

63 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars THE 'one and only' travelling lens., September 25, 2005

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TheTeh "TheTeh.Com Photography" (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

3 stars because of:
1) soft corners at 18mm (f3.5)
2) vignetting at 18mm (f3.5)
3) lens creep (self extension of lens barrel while walking) if not retracted/lock at 18mm

This lens has the most useful range one can possibly have. It has become my only lens for short travelling trip when I don't want hassel of changing lens. I took only this lens with my Canon XT to Amsterdam (5days) without missing my other lenses at all. Here are some photos taken with this lens in my website:
http://www.theteh.com/html/london_street_.html
http://www.theteh.com/html/croatia.html
http://www.theteh.com/html/index1.html

For this price range (other than the Tamron 18-200) there is no other lenses that can compete!

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