Sigma 18-200mm f/3,5-6,3 DC OS Specifications

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Product
Name Sigma 18-200mm f/3,5-6,3 DC OS

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Manufacturer Sigma
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2007
MSRP 580 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens (with the ability to zoom in and out)
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon (see compatible cameras)
Compatibility Designed for APS-C cameras (see compatible cameras)
Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in autofocus (AF) motor No
Nikon; for autofocus the camera has to have a built-in autofocus (AF) motor
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Aperture
Maximum aperture f/3,5-6,3
The lens aperture and brightness varies at different focal lengths.
f/3,5 at 18 mm
f/6,3 at 200 mm
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Optics
Elements: 18 elements / 13 groups
Focal Range: 18-200 mm

This is a "DC" lens, designed for APS-C sensors, and will have a focal length equivalent to:  29-320 mm

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Physical
Diameter 79 mm
Length 100 mm
Weight 610 g (see the total weight, camera+lens)
Other
Image stabilization Yes, OS
Filter Filter Thread, 72 mm
Lens Hood LH780-04 581 (included)
Tripod mount No (Read more)
Weather sealing No