Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Zoom IS Lens for Pentax
HSM motor, Auto / Manual focus, Image Stabilizer, Aspherical, Internal focus, 45cm Closest focusing distance, 1:3.4 reproduction ratio, 72mm filter size
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Overview & Features top

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Zoom IS Lens

  • For use with smaller chip APS-c cameras only
  • Offers Sigma’s OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situations
  • HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
  • Captures small objects with a minimum focusing distance of 17.7” at all focal lengths & produces a maximum magnification radio of 1:3.4
  • Extremely compact weighing only approximately 22 ounces & measures only 4 inches in length.
  • A lens hood and front & rear lens caps are included with the lens.
Sigma’s 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is a high-performance 13.8x zoom lens designed to let you enjoy photography through the convenience of one exceptional, compact, high quality, light weight, all purpose lens. This lens delivers all of that and amazing photos as well! Perfect for all shooting situations, at the wide end the Sigma’s 18-250mm is perfect for scenic, landscape or group photography; at the long end it can be used for sports actions or great shot from a day on safari. Of course, you can do great candid portraits with it as well.

Three Aspherical glass elements offer correction for distortion. Four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass provides optimum color correction and sharpness, Super Multi-Layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting and assures high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Roughly equivalent to a 24-400mm lens in the larger format cameras, this lens has an incredible range and flexibility and will deliver stunning images.

This high zoom ratio lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser) technology. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. Pentax and Sony mount lenses are also equipped with the OS function as it is possible to use this with camera bodies which already incorporate a built-in anti-shake system. Four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures fast and quiet auto-focusing. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7in) and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.4, making it convenient for close-up photography.

Features

Sigma’s own unique OS technology

This lens is equipped with Sigma’s own unique OS technology. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. It also compensates for camera shake when shooting moving subjects such as motor sports. For Sony and Pentax mount, the OS function can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. It is possible select either the lens’ OS system or the camera’s own anti-shake function.

Superior image quality

Four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.

Reduced Ghosting and Flare

The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images even when the subject is backlit.

Minimum focusing distance of 45cm throughout the entire zoom range

A minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7”) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.4 makes this lens ideal for close-up photography.

Quiet and fast AF

An inner focusing system and the incorporation of HSM provide fast and quiet auto-focusing.

*AF will not function if the Pentax camera bodies do not support HSM.

Petal-type hood

This lens is supplied with a Petal-type hood to block out extraneous light and reduce internal reflections.

Magnification scale

A magnification scale is displayed on the lens barrel, ensuring ease of use.
What's in the Box top
  • 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS
  • Lens Hood
  • Front and Rear Caps
  • Instruction Manual
  • Warranty Card
Specification top
General
Lens Type
Mega zoom
Focal Length
18-250 mm
Zoom / Fixed
Zoom
Lens Mount
Pentax
Min. Focal Length (mm)
18 mm
Max. Focal Length (mm)
250 mm
 
Performance
Focusing
Auto / Manual
Closest Focusing Distance
45 cm
Silent motor
Yes
Angle of View
69.3 - 5.7
Maximum Aperture
3.5 - 6.3
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Max Magnification Ratio
1:3.4
Image Stabilizer
Yes
Aspherical Lens
Yes
 
Construction
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
18/14
Diaphragm Blades
7
Internal Focus
Yes
 
Physical Characteristics
Filter Diameter
72 mm
Diameter
79
Length
101
Weight
630
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (438)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Expert score (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.5/10
User score (430)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
 
Value for money (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
Features (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.4/10
Ease of use (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.8/10
Picture quality (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.5/10
PROS• sharp focus • strong construction • durable • consistent output • rugged
Expert Reviews
What Digital Camera
17 April 2010
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC SLD OS HSM review
The WDC Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC SLD OS HSM lens review discovers whether this is be the best all-round, third-party DSLR superzoom lens on the market. Read more ...
PROSEffective optical stabilisation
CONSFocusing ring rotates in AF
9.0/10
DP Review
7 October 2008
The Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM was first announced in January 2009, becoming available to buy in March the same year. It's essentially an update to the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM , with an extended 13.9x zoom range bringing it closer in reach to the 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 VC from Sigma's great... Read more ...
PROSHuge 13.9x focal length range, ideal general purpose and travel lens, Good image quality in the wide to short telephoto range, Fast, quiet autofocus, Low distortion (for a superzoom, Good build quality, smooth zooming action and no zoom creep
CONSVery inconsistent sharpness through the zoom range - extremely soft at 135mm, Soft corners at almost all focal lengths, Image stabilization not as effective as on similar lenses, especially at telephoto end
7.7/10
The Digital Picture
22 January 2009
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens
She was pleased with her first fishbone braids - and I thought she looked especially cute (of course). So I quickly moved her to one of my go-to locations in the house (all good photographers should have one or many of these) for a quick indoor ambient daylight portrait. Read more ...
User Reviews
Bestbuy
21 April 2012
Only lens you'll ever need...
Bought a Nikon D5100 and realized after receiving it that my Tamron 18-250 AF lens was not compatible. Already own a Sigma 70-200 2.8 lens which I'm very pleased with and the Nikon 18-250 lens was over $600. A no-brainer as far as I'm concerned. Read more ...
PROSThe Nikon equivalent is over $600
CONSA bit on the heavy side but does not affect use
10.0/10
Amazon
5 April 2012
Great lens for a great price
This is my first Sigma lens and it won't be my last. It works great and now I don't have to change out my 18-55 for my 85-300 lens. I don't even miss the extra 50mm from my single zoom lens. I highly recommend this lens for anyone wanting a single good lens. Read more ...
10.0/10
Ebay
8 January 2012
very good
we ordered this canon lens off ebay from australia and found the price was very good but it did take a few weeks to arrive but we are on the other side of the planet also. Over all we are happy and i have taken many shots with it and the quality is great. Read more ...
10.0/10