Covering a useful wide-angle to super telephoto range, the Canon EF-mount Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens for Canon EFfrom Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens for Canon EFis a flexible, all-in-one zoom characterized by its sleek design. As a Contemporary-series lens, this lens prioritizes versatility and compactness, making it well-suited for everyday and travel photography applications. The optical design utilizes a series of low dispersion and aspherical elements to greatly reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range and a Super Multi-Layer Coating also helps to control lens flare and ghosting for high contrast and color accuracy. Additionally, this lens is also adept at close-up shooting with a 1:3 maximum magnification and 1.3' minimum focusing distance.

Balancing the optical capabilities, this 16.6x zoom also sports a Hyper Sonic Motor, which affords fast and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus control. An Optical Stabilizer also benefits creating sharp imagery by minimizing the appearance of camera shake. Additionally, a rounded seven-blade diaphragm is featured, which contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

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

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.

Optical Stabilizer system minimizes the appearance of camera shake to benefit 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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it work with a Nikon Z6?

A: This is a Nikon F-Mount lens and will not fit on the Nikon Z6 without an adapter. With the Nikon FTZ Mount Adapter this will work on the Z6 but in crop mode. While this will work it is not recommended. This is not a full frame lens and will not cover the Full Frame Sensor of the Z6. With this lens on the FTZ adapter one cannot take advantage of the Full Frame Sesnor of the Z6.

Q: 2. Will this work with my Canon 5D Mark 3?

A: That lens is designed for the crop sensor cameras (called APS-C), not for full frame cameras like the 5D Mark 3.

Q: 3. Is the lens made in Japan?

A: Our system indicates the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Canon EF is manufactured in Japan.

Q: 4. Does it work with Nikon D60?

A: Yes; as the Sigma 8-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Nikon F uses Sigma's HSM Hypersonic Motor, the lens would be fully compatible for use on the Nikon D60 DSLR camera.

Q: 5. 72mm lens hood

A: The Lens hood is a bayonet twist on style from Sigma, filters are sized at 72mm.

Q: 6. is the Sigma USB dock included with the purchase of this lens?

A: No. It is compatible with the dock but the dock must be purchased separately.

Q: 7. Will this lens work fine with Canon EOS Kiss X7i ?

A: I don't know if it works fine with EOS Kiss x7i. But, I'sure it works fine Canon EOS 60D.

Q: 8. Is this lens good for taking action/sports shots?

A: Yes. It is kind of clunky and the movement of the lens seems to be less then smooth. It takes some getting used to for zooming in and out. Too slow for inside pics like a basketball pic.

Q: 9. Looking for a Walk through the woods and walking trail lens for my Canon 7D. Thinking Sigma or Tamron- the 16 or 18-300 lens. Which would you recommend?

A: I purchased the Sigma a short time ago and have not had a chance to use it extensivley. It replaces Canon 18-135mm and Canon 100-300mm lens. In performing a few comparison tests the Sigma exceeded my expectations and I found no apparent quality of image problems. The most impressive discovery was the quality of the image stabilization system. Much better than the Canons. It produced very sharp images handheld at 1/10 sec through the entire zoom range.

Q: 10. Would this be a good option for a Canon t6i? I got my partner the camera but she always complains about carrying a 18-55 and 75-300 lense, so I feel this would be a 2 in 1?

A: Yes. My photography friend has the T7I and she has this lens and loves it with the camera. Its a great all-in-one lens so youre not constantly switching out lenses.