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Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM

Quick answer

The Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is a ultra-wide to short telephoto superzoom lens covering 18-125mm at f/3.8 for the Sigma SA mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

  • APS-C (27–188mm equiv.)
Focal
18–125mm
Aperture
f/3.8–22
Weight
490g
Filter
67mm
Min focus
0.35m
AF motor
HSM

What 18-125mm sees

APS-C crop 1.5× → 27–188mm
13.2–77.4° 11–67.4° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 18mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.

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Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM specifications

Optics

Focal length
18-125mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Format coverage
APS-C
Optical construction
16 elements in 12 groups
Aperture blades
7
Image stabilization
Yes

Focus

Autofocus motor
HSM
Minimum focus distance
0.35 m
Maximum magnification
0.26×

Physical

Filter thread
67 mm
Weight
490 g
Length
88.5 mm
Diameter
74 mm

General

Brand
Sigma
Mount
Sigma SA
Lens type
Superzoom

Specification source: sigma-global.com

What can you shoot with the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM?

At 18-125mm this is a ultra-wide to short telephoto superzoom, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM use?

It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM?

It zooms across 18-125mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to short telephoto lens.

Is the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-125mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.8.

What is the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–188mm on full frame, with a 11–67.4° horizontal and 13.2–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.