Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Super Telephoto Range DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Canon EF

Overview

• As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.
• All-in-one zoom is designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-mount cameras and provides a 28.8-480mm equivalent focal length range.
• One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and Four F Low Dispersion (FLD) elements are featured in the optical design and help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
• Three aspherical elements are used to help limit distortion and spherical aberrations and also contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.
• A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
• Ideal for close-up shooting, this lens offers a 1:3 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.3' to suit working with nearby subjects.
• Integrated HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), along with a rear focus system, realizes quick and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance. The HSM also permits full-time manual focus control simply by rotating the focus ring at any time.
• The Optical Stabilizer system minimizes the appearance of camera shake to benefit from making sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
• Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
• Constructed using a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for greater precision and use in wide temperature variations. Additionally, a brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity.
• Zoom lock switch helps to prevent accidental and unwanted zoom adjustment.
• This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.

Key Features

• EF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
• 28.8-480mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
• Four FLD Elements and One SLD Element
• Three Aspherical Elements
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Hyper Sonic Motor AF System
• OS Image Stabilization
• 1:3 Magnification, 1.3' Minimum Focus
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm