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18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary

  • 18-300mm
  • f/3.5
  • Macro

Quick answer

The Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro lens covering 18-300mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 18-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary specifications

Brand
Sigma
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
18-300mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Macro

What can you shoot with the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary?

At 18-300mm 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 18–300mm 6.9–90° 8.2–100.5°
APS-C 1.5x 27–450mm 4.6–67.4° 5.5–77.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary?

It zooms across 18-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.

Is the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–67.4° horizontal and 5.5–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

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