Sigma 883101 18-250mm
An expansive 13.9x zoom range (27–375mm equivalent on APS‑C) with 4‑stop stabilization and a lightweight 454g body defines this all-in-one superzoom. A 1:2.9 macro capability allowing focus as close as 35cm adds close‑up versatility, while the Super Multi‑Layer Coating reduces flare for consistent contrast. This lens is ideal for travelers and hobbyists on Canon, Nikon, or Sony APS‑C DSLRs who need a single, portable optic covering everything from wide landscapes to distant details with occasional macro.
Focal length 18-250mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Canon EF-S
stabilization Yes
Weight 470 g
af type Micromotor-type AF motor
lens type macro
73 Overall Score
Price $288
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 250 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Micromotor-type AF motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma 883101 18-250mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-250mm | 28-300mm | 12-60mm | 24-200mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 470 | 590 | 320 | 570 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Micromotor-type AF motor | VXD linear motor | linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 883101 18-250mm | 53.9 | 75.4 | 57.8 | 66.6 | 44.6 | 77.3 | 37.2 | 98.6 | 72.6 | 93.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 87 | 84.3 | 52.5 | 91.1 | 83.9 | 44.7 | 93.3 | 68.7 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66 | 0 | 96.6 | 89.8 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
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