Quick answer
The Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro lens covering 18-250mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM specifications
What can you shoot with the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM?
At 18-250mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 18–250mm | 8.2–90° | 9.9–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 29–400mm | 5.2–64° | 6.2–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM?
It zooms across 18-250mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-250mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 29–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–64° horizontal and 6.2–73.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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