Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC AF OS (Optical Stabilizer) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC AF OS (Optical Stabilizer) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Binding: Electronics Brand: Sigma EAN: 0085126888541 Item Dimensions:310390134310 Label: Sigma Corporation Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation Maximum Aperture: 3.5 f Maximum Focal Length: 200 millimeters Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters Model: B000NOSCGM MPN: B000NOSCGM Optical Zoom: 11 x Publisher: Sigma Corporation Release Date: June 20, 2007 Studio: Sigma Corporation Features: 18-200mm high-zoom-ratio lens designed for Canon digital SLR cameras 2 Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and 2 hybrid aspherical lenses Lens coating reduces flare and ghost; 17.7-inch close focusing distance Inner focusing system is suitable for circular polarizing filters and lens hoods Measures 2.75 inches in diameter and 3.07 inches long; 1-year warranty Accessories: Dolica CF9-ND72 72mm 0.9ND 8X Neutral Density Filter Dolica CF6-ND72 72mm 0.6ND 4X Neutral Density Filter Dolica CF3-ND72 72mm 0.3ND 2X Neutral Density Filter DIGITAL CONCEPTS FK72CL Camera Lens Filter Kit Related Items: Canon 72mm UV Haze Filter Tiffen 72mm UV Protection Filter Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) Tiffen 72mm Circular Polarizer HOYA 72mm Circularizing Polarizing Filter see more Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: This high ratio zoom lens incorporates Sigma`s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function and exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. It is perfectly suitable for low light conditions, indoors, at dusk and telephoto range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and aspherical glass provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7) throughout the entire zoom range and has a maximum magnification of 1:3.9. The inner focusing system is suitable for using a petal-type lens hood supplied and also circular polarizing filters. Amazon.com Product Description: The Sigma 18-200mm high-zoom-ratio lens is designed exclusively for Canon digital SLR cameras and is capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths, from wide-angle to telephoto. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and two hybrid aspherical lenses correct for all types of aberrations, letting Sigma house the extended-range super-zoom lens in a compact and lightweight body that measures 70mm in diameter and 78.1mm long and weighs a mere 14.3 ounces. The new lens coating, meanwhile, reduces flare and ghost--a common problem shared by many digital cameras--while also creating an optimum color balance. Other details include a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7) at all focal lengths, a high zoom ratio of 11:1, and a maximum magnification of 1:4.4. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system that prevents the front of the lens from rotating, making it particularly suitable for using circular polarizing filters and petal-shaped lens hoods. In addition, the overall length of the lens never changes during focusing, making the lens convenient to handle and easy to use. Finally, the lens's zoom lock switch eliminates "zoom creep" during transport--a convenient addition when traveling. The lens, which includes a metal mount, is backed by a one-year warranty. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Sigma 18-200 All around travel lens, saved alot of weight by just having one lens, not as sharp or fast as the other Canon lenses but for the price it's well worth it. Rating: - A fantastic lens for the prosumer. We highly recommend this lens for the money! My wife and I purchased this lens prior to our trip to Germany. After great debates and hours of research we decided that this lens offered the extensive features that we wanted within the budget we set. Upon arrival I was amazed from the moment I took the lens out of the package. After reading reviews and debating between this lens and other more expensive alternatives I was expecting something with lower quality. I was very happy to see that this lens was built with terrific quality and was very stout. We are using it with our Canon Digital Rebel XTi and we couldn't have been happier with the performance. This is our first telephoto lens that we have purchased so please know that we don't have much to compare it to. However if you are like us "prosumers" on a budget and hunting for a nice lens in this price range, look no further. Rating: - Lens faults I purchased this lens to attach to a Nikon D-60 SLR camera. It was to be used in my many excursions with a travel/exchange group. This year we went to Turkey. At first I was satisfied with the lens but it commenced to give me camera errors that read sort of," Lens not fully attached to camera". To correct I locked the lens and tightened. This happened approximately 15-20 times in an eighteen day period. Also, the lens developed numerous spots. In handlind the lens while on the camera I either put the lenscap back on, or cupped my hand over the lens to prevent burning, and was in a very dry area. I would try another one in the future if I can be assured the manufacturing and quality assurance has improved. I am NOT an expert in lens quality, but believe this particular lens is and was faulty. Rating: - wonderful lens I received the len which was packed carfully. The len itself is very beautiful and the picture is beautiful too. Rating: - Great lens... for the short time it lasted Loved this lens when it worked... however now, only one year later, this lens doesn't work! Short circuits new Nikon D90 camera and won't AF on D50. I can't afford to be buying a new $500 lens on a yearly basis - I'm extremely disappointed in Sigma's longevity. see more