Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS Macro 'C' lens review (with samples)

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This is Sigma's latest 18-200mm superzoom lens, in their new 'Contemporary' lineup. I don't normally love superzoom lenses, but this one has received some attention on the internet for being supposedly a little sharper than the competition. How does it measure up?
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@CFProductionX 10 лет назад

You are by far one of the best reviewers on RU-vid! I love they amount of information you put into your videos and the way you present it is very nice. Please keep on the good work :)

@Aichasheart 7 лет назад

Thanks for all the reviews! I have trouble deciding on a superzoom that doesn't suck. I have the Canon 80D and I mostly use primes, 135mm f/2 L being my favorite, but I need a travel lens with image stabilization, preferably 18 to 200mm. I had the Canon 18-135mm, but I found it to be too short sometimes when traveling... Other than that it seems to be the best one there is. Life is hard after shooting with actually good lenses and then trying to not hate the cheaper ones :D

@mohammedjasaam 9 лет назад

Thank You.I really like your reviews

@cagmito76 9 лет назад

wow learned a lot from that vid , very thorough . barreling pin cushioning chrome abs all explained !!

@tom_n_jerry2256 9 лет назад

Hi Chris....thnx for ur nice review which enhances our knowledge on camera lens...i have got 2 sigma lenses but i dont feel much difficulties with the pic quality..its really v good..but ur analysis is v sharp..sharper than the lens... :) thnx Chris...

@nismokid 2 месяца назад

Got this lens in 2024 to have one lens to carry around when traveling. Negotiated the price to make it worthwhile. I am hoping comment on darker aperture on zoom can be compensated with shutter and iso.

@theatreman3771 5 лет назад

Good review, but when showing the lens noise with internal mics maybe mute the music? I just had a difficult time hearing it. Otherwise very helpful! Thanks!

@zipp4everyone263 6 лет назад

Must say i LOVE your reviews! I usually look for your vids before anyone elses out there when looking for lens reviews. However, would it be possible to provide raw files from a select few scenes when trying lenses?

@GVCreationStudio 2 года назад

Hi thanks for your review. I found vignette corners on my pictures taken from this lense. Can u help me to guide on the lense settings.. The camera 6d is OK with my other 50mm lense.

@JDM_000 2 года назад

Great reviews!

@sprocolli 7 лет назад

Best review in the world ever! Nobody can beat chris.i was looking for your review at sigma 18-250mm macro.but i cant find one.ive been thinking if this 18-200 sigma is much better than 18-250 sigma.any suggestions? Anyway your background music is relaxing,and your voice is soft like 200mm zoom range.

@evangelineecada 9 лет назад

Have u done any new reviews on the Sigma 18-250 mm lens & how does it compare to its Canon or Tamron competitors? I'm just a new user & only have a Canon T3i DSLR.

@iPatrAum 10 лет назад

You great Chis, Thanks bro.

@heli0s2003 4 года назад

I was thinking about buying this lens. I probably won't now, haha. Great review thanks.

@elyore123 9 лет назад

Hello Chris.. what's Sigma's best Telephoto lens for APS-c today?? i dont like using 70-200 f2.8 for crop sensor.. ill be shooting moving subject from a distance.. i missed Sigma's 50-150 f 2.8 i wonder why they discontinued it :( Thanks

@terenas1986 9 лет назад

Could you possibly do a review of the "brother" lens, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM II? I have that lens but it does not perform as ugly this one, as far as I see it...

@makmunwhai1851 10 лет назад

Thanks Chris for proving my right feel on this lens. Changed my mind to get the Sigma 17-70mm C lens instead of this 18-200mm. Always enjoy your review, pls keep them coming !

@MrLennitheking7 9 лет назад

how long can u use the aperture 4.5? until 50mm, 70mm :O pls answer me :D

@gathowcoree 7 лет назад

Hello! I could say I'm your fan! I broke my kit lens so I've spent like 50+ hours over the past 3 months reading and watching reviews about some lenses and I've found yours always to be the best ones! So I hope you could help me in this one! I'm a student from Mexico, the minimum salary is about almost 4 dolars per day, so you can imagine how expensive is to buy for us even the cheapest lens. I'm can't decide between the Tamron 16-300 or this one, the Sigma 18-200 C. Here, the Tamron is exactly twice the price of the Sigma, so thats a big advantage for the 18-200 so far, but I find the fact that the Tamron gives me 16mm extremely helpful! Also the 300mm instead of just 200mm is better. But, it seems that Sigma offers much better quality, so if you were in my situation, which one would you choose? Thank you so much for your amazing helpful reviews!

@moviewatcher1024 10 лет назад

As always fantastic review, thanks Chris

@eelcovvliet 10 лет назад

dxo mark did an extensive test of all super zooms and this is the sharpest of them all. Better than the Canon 18-200 and Tamron 18-270.

@dzsemx 7 лет назад

and it's surpisingly tiny, very close to the size of the kit lens.

@lllucky13 7 лет назад

The nikon 18-200 is far better than sigma. thats a fact. Sharper and no chromatic abberation which sigma always has failed on

@yashwinning 6 лет назад

Yeah dxo mark are just a bunch of amateurs let's rather believe this random dude on the internet who apparently knows better

@RichardJamesMendoza 5 лет назад

I got to use this lens by someone lending me his cameras and lenses. Sharpness was decent throughout, and preferred it to the Canon 55-250mm.

@blarkdexture8899 10 лет назад

Thanks Chris

@didotirma8395 9 лет назад

Hay.... what do you think... tamron 18-270 vc pzd or sigma 18-200 c macro.....

@AbangInfo 2 года назад

Good review.. Which better sigma or tamron for 18-200 series?

@AyabaraGaming 8 лет назад

how are you supposed to hear the clicking when you play piano music over it ? smooth

@IAMDIMITRI 7 лет назад

I have a quick question. If this lens is for APS-C sensor then it would be equal to 28-320mm focal length on a full frame?

@christopherfrost 7 лет назад

Yup

@Michael-op5hk 4 года назад

What do you mean " I don't recommend" !? I just bought this!

@Heisenberg_Aka_itsme 4 года назад

😀

@bdbrady 6 лет назад

I have my kit 18-55mm and a 50mm/f1.8. I’m debating another lens and going between canon 55-250 and this lens. Which do you recommend? Any other lens in the 200-400ish range I should consider?

@christopherfrost 6 лет назад

Considering you have the 18-55, you should go for the 55-250 STM. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

@Pastronomer69 5 лет назад

Christopher, would you recommend this or the 18-300? Is that extra 100 a sacrifice to image quality? I've watched your two videos back to back numerous times but cannot decide!

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

This 18-200 is a little sharper, and the 18-300, of course, brings you a little more range.

@lobe1999 8 лет назад

Thanks for the review. Can you recommend a good superzoom lens for nikon if this one isn't all that fantastic? thx

@christopherfrost 8 лет назад

+Orchard Caravan club Sorry, I don't know much about Nikon gear

@mouzaalzaabi1384 10 лет назад

Hello there! I really like your reviews here's my little story, I purchased the 7D canon and clumsy me dropped it and broke the kit lens that came with it which was the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM I believe, I am still ashamed of my clumsiness. I used the camera withe the ever useful nifty fifty that I have 50 mm 1.8F for around 5 months now, and that has been useful, but the fixed too zoomed in setting of the lens is rather inconvenient in many situations.. anyway I would like you to recommend a good carry around lens as a substitute for my broken kit lens, ofc with a reasonable price and decent image quality, I'd be ever thankful

@christopherfrost 10 лет назад

At least the camera was alright :-) check out my kit lens upgrade video, that should really help you out.

@tonizuz 10 лет назад

Hi again ! I have a Canon EOS 550d, will this lens fit ?? Will it be good for fireworks photography ?? Thank you very much.

@christopherfrost 10 лет назад

Any lens since 1987 designed for Canon EOS cameras will work on your 550D. It will be okay for fireworks

@zero2x 10 лет назад

Nice video as always. Thanks Chris.

@missunicorn3716 7 лет назад

I want a pretty cheap (max 500 USD) lens that has a zoom range of about 50-200 (doesn't have to be exact that range) and is a bit faster than 6.3 at 200mm. is that something which exists? I know that 70-200 lenses exist and I like them but they are both expensive and huge lenses which makes it exhausting to carry them around for a long time.

@christopherfrost 7 лет назад

Go for the Canon 55-250 STM (if you own a Canon APS-C camera)

@duttaguptasuman16 5 лет назад

Is it for videography or photography? Which is better?

@SIG442 7 лет назад

Tells me all I want to know, not a likely candidate for me then. Currently looking for a replacement for my Nikon 18-55mm kit lens with something that is sharp yet does have at least some zoom range. I do have the Sigma 50mm F1.4, which I pretty much love to use. I also have a Tamron 70-300mm lens which is great for low budget and still getting pretty good images. I am looking for something along the lines of 18 or 24mm up to 70 or 105 mm (or 200mm) yet still great value for your money. Really do need one asap because I have a trip to Thailand where I need to act as wedding photographer. So I really can use a better lens for that. If you have some suggestions, please do give them. Kinda lost in the forest of lenses not knowing what would be the best for me.

@christopherfrost 7 лет назад

I don't know much about Nikon gear but I think the do a 16-85mm lens that might be useful for you

@GuhneeHan 7 лет назад

+SIG442 Nikon's 18-105, 18-135, 18-140 lenses are some value for money, although they are 'kit' lenses. By the 18-55 I think you are DX, I recommend the Sigma or Tamron 17-50 f2.8 lenses. They are sharp. Or the Sigma 24-105 f4(Super sharp lens!).

@allanisip6302 5 лет назад

How about sigma 18mm-250mm macro?

@tomasmelichercik7161 8 лет назад

thanks for you videos i want to buy some 18-200 for traveling at First i want buy tamron but for watching this video i know that i want buy sigma 18-200 thank you .

@lollipol27 9 лет назад

Hey Chris, i have a Nikon D3300 and i wanna buy a super zoom. Which one do you recommend for me?

@christopherfrost 9 лет назад

lollipol27 I don't know about Nikon's lenses. Check out my review of the Tamron 16-300, that's another option

@chrishalle1982 2 года назад

What is the maximum f stop of this lens?

@janusvds681 9 лет назад

Great video. What lens would you recommend instead of this one? I actually did buy this lens but I'm not happy with it, at all.

@christopherfrost 9 лет назад

If you want a superzoom lens then the Canon 18-135mm STM isn't bad

@janusvds681 9 лет назад

Thanks for getting back.I'm not a very experienced photographer but I want to get serious about it. I already have a kit lens, so I'm looking for a good 1st upgrade. Do you think I should stick with this lens or look at the canon EF-S 55-250mm IS STM, or the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro?

@christopherfrost 9 лет назад

Janus van der Sandt I'd probably get the 55-250

@khalidalhashimi9821 10 лет назад

Hi chris.I think you should do the canon 18-200 vs sigma 18-200 and see which one is better ^_^ .......im one of your biggest fans

@mitchglass8356 4 года назад

would this work on a canon t6 rebel?

@vivekdandare 9 лет назад

Hi Chris, This was asked by someone previously below but went unanswered. Hows Sigma 18-250 mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS MACRO HSM compared to this lense ? Appreciate your efforts in making videos and answering questions. Thanks.

@christopherfrost 9 лет назад

I haven't actually tried the 18-250 - I presume this newer 18-200 lens is a lot better, though

@Assssaert 10 лет назад

I am using a Nikon D3200 DX. Is the lens work in autofocus in that camera, because it does not have a internal focus motor as the expensive model of nikon (D90,D7100,D7000)??????????????

@njegossofijanic5423 5 лет назад

I need that information to

@tarequlhasan1992 9 лет назад

can i use this lens or any sigma lens to canon any body ??

@celesteviedma1850 6 лет назад

Hi! Can you compare this one with the Sigma 18-250 Macro Lens?

@christopherfrost 6 лет назад

I haven't tried that one

@tenseigan3087 8 лет назад

Hi, what are your thoughts on the Sigma 18-250 OS HSM? Much appreciate it if you would make a review of this lens... Thanks as always...

@christopherfrost 8 лет назад

+tenseigan Haven't tried it I'm afraid

@FullOfMalarky 9 лет назад

How's the glass? Sigma or Tamaron?

@GNAMFMAN 10 лет назад

You wrote 19-200 instead of 18 in the description. But the video is great, as always!

@christopherfrost 10 лет назад

Ooops! Thanks, hehe

@TigranMadoyan 10 лет назад

Christopher Frost Photography In the description it's still 19-200 :)

@joycayona9194 8 лет назад

Is it good on landscape photography thanks? or the 17-70

@christopherfrost 8 лет назад

+Joy Cayona Any lens in the 18-70mm zone will be good for landscape work

@shiko1984 9 лет назад

Is (Sigma 18-200mm Contemporary) lens working fine with (Nikon D5300 )? I need to know for Auto-focus , is it working fine with this lens on Nikon D5300?

@christopherfrost 9 лет назад

Sherif It should be fine - I don't know much about Nikon, really

@rizkyp 6 лет назад

Is this the same as the 18-200mm dc macro os hsm?

@christopherfrost 6 лет назад

I think so

@yongmengchyun6705 7 лет назад

is it compatible with nikon 1 J5 with FT-1?

@bloubear2557 5 лет назад

Ft1 turns your J5 into a dslr lens compatibility level

@tgmedias 5 лет назад

Hi, Is this a full frame lens ?

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

As I mentioned in the review, no

@rabbyhasan4507 6 лет назад

Does this lense in better for landscape photography?

@christopherfrost 6 лет назад

It's not a bad option

@Michael-op5hk 4 года назад

I just bought this lenses! October 2019! :)

@dabj9546 4 года назад

But why?

@ellisfmorton4086 10 лет назад

Could you review the sigma 105mm 2.8 please :)

@christopherfrost 10 лет назад

I'm thinking about it - maybe in a few month's time

@kevinmartin1679 7 лет назад

will it work with d5100 and is it very grainy

@christopherfrost 7 лет назад

If you get the Nikon version it should work. I have no idea what you mean about "very grainy"!! 'Grainy' images normally come from using a high ISO level on your camera

@bobchristensen4897 2 месяца назад

I'd like to see this tested with your test chart.

@mrterry1756 9 лет назад

How does it compare to the 18-300mm?

@christopherfrost 9 лет назад

I've just made a video about the 18-300, check it out

@bing0bongo 7 лет назад

I wish I could actually judge the loudness of the autofocus motor, but it's completely drowned out by the piano music :(

@ignaciogutierrezohlsson6076 9 лет назад

Hi Chris, i have a canon t3i and i wanna buy a super zoom, wich one do you recommend for me? Thanks.

@christopherfrost 9 лет назад

Ignacio Gutiérrez Ohlsson There are lots of options - I don't mind the Canon 18-135mm STM

@ignaciogutierrezohlsson6076 9 лет назад

Thanks.

@hans1066 5 лет назад

At what ISO is that done?

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

The test pictures? On a tripod at ISO 100 (at least I think they were - it was a long time ago now)

@princeicio 7 лет назад

The kit lens is probably better in terms of sharpness

@paoloperreca9629 Год назад

Can I use it with canon M 50 ?

@hatschmolo2923 8 месяцев назад

Yes, but with an EF to EF-M adapter

@SayHeIsOne 9 лет назад

Cardiff!!!!!!!!!

@eliassalvatierra8829 5 месяцев назад

Do you not particularly recommend this Sigma lens? This video was watched because you recommended this lens instead of the Tamron 18*200mm aaaa.. By the way... Using the same pictures for both videos.

@DanielProducti0n 10 лет назад

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art review please

@christopherfrost 10 лет назад

I plan to, in a few months, when I can finally get hold of a copy...

@DanielProducti0n 10 лет назад

Christopher Frost Photography that would be really great! Your reviwes are the best,and i don't want to buy it before i heard your thoughts

@rdxjhlak4304 9 лет назад

tamron 18-200mm or Sigma 18-200mm?

@deyzer7379 8 лет назад

Tamron

@MEASURETWICE 10 лет назад

i make youtube videos and i have the canon 600d and 50mm 1.8 lens. its quite zoomed in though and isnt good for some shots i want. i make fashion and beauty videos and want a lens that i can film my outfits and the camera doesnt have to be super far away to get my whole body in. i would like the backround to be a bit blurry and the biggest thing is it would have to be under £100 (i know it would have to be second hand for that price which is fine) if someone could help that would be great:)

@christopherfrost 10 лет назад

Sorry, not a chance for under £100! You could try the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, you might find it for about £150 on eBay. It won't be a whole lot different that your 18-55mm kit lens, but it will be a little bit better at giving you a blurry background

@MEASURETWICE 10 лет назад

Christopher Frost Photography is the first or second version of the kit lens better?

@mogret7451 Месяц назад

3:25 I hear jazz backround music. 🤣

@TheMattp666 7 лет назад

does it work on a canon 5d mk4

@Nirmadify 9 лет назад

Oh no! I just got this lense with my new canon 70d..

@taynerickson7260 4 года назад

You might be able to get an adapter Oh wait your comment is from 4 years ago

@noworries12 4 года назад

very critical review...but to me the photos look great...

@rubentiagoQcoisa 7 лет назад

does this work on sony alpha6300?

@howaaidak9009 7 лет назад

it work on 6D?

@christopherfrost 7 лет назад

Watch the review - I talk about whether it works on full-frame or APS-C

@Arshyo 5 лет назад

Why would you recommend a Sigma in the Tamron 18-200mm review video? That’s why I came here but looking at both the videos. I felt the Tamron was a better performer in every sphere be it, auto-focus, Image Stabilisation, comparatively less chromatic aberration, vignetting & darkening. Even the picture quality and bokeh is rubbish with this lens but its overpriced, Tamron is way lot cheaper and provides better functionality.

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

If you're looking for the image quality, get the Sigma. If you're focussed on build quality then this Tamron might be better for you

@lllucky13 7 лет назад

sigma and tamron keep trying to get close to nikon but never will.. only decent sigma lense out there is the 10-20mm F3.5.. if your looking for zoom then stick with the main contenders. nikon or canon.. simple

@dzsemx 7 лет назад

I own 2 and I tried several Sigma lenses, they are fantastic. At the same price you find nothing from canikon. If you have unlimited budget, even then some sigma and tamron lenses are worth to consider.

@freddyacosta2358 8 лет назад

6.3 is not the aperture wide open. Wide open would be 3.5.

@christopherfrost 8 лет назад

+Freddy Acosta f/6.3 is the wide open aperture when you're zoomed in to 200mm

@chrisy6439 8 лет назад

+Christopher Frost Photography spark him out thinks he knows best

@freddyacosta2358 8 лет назад

The lower the number, the wider it is, therefore more light goes in. Spark this!

@christopherfrost 8 лет назад

+Freddy Acosta You're still wrong about the aperture only being f/3.5 for the whole zoom range

@thothheartmaat2833 5 лет назад

@@freddyacosta2358 when a lens is labeled like this one 3.5-6.3 it refers to the widest opening at different zoom levels. It's an adjustable minimum. When it's all the way zoomed out it's 3.5.. when it's all the way zoomed in it can only get 6.3..

@s.rooneyphotography7944 5 лет назад

My local cash generator has this lens for £35 worth a little play with ?

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

There must be something wrong with it

@sprocolli 7 лет назад

Hey you can make money from youtube.so you can buy more lenses.

@khalidalhashimi9821 10 лет назад

Hi chris.I think you should do the canon 18-200 vs sigma 18-200 and see which one is better ^_^ .......im one of your biggest fans

@christopherfrost 10 лет назад

No plans to make a video, but I can tell you, the Sigma is sharper and smaller, but the Canon lens makes nicer pictures and is a bit nicer overall - I'd rather have the old Canon lens