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Sigma 18-125 mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM

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Manufacturer Sigma
Model 18-125 mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Lens style Universal zoom
Focal length 18 - 125 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.8 - 5.6
Angle of view 74.1 - 12.4 o
Closest focusing distance 0.35 m
Maximum magnification 1:3.8
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Auto focus type HSM
Lens Construction 16 elements / 12 groups
Filter diameter 67 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Sigma
Pentax K
Canon EF-S
Dimensions 88.5 x 74 mm
Weight 505 g
Additional information OS function is not available for Pentax or Sony. If the camera body does not support HSM motor, AF does not work.
Anounced: Feb. 2008
Average rating (6 owners reviews)
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Owners reviews (6)
  1. pete
    pete 13 August 2013, 14:31
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    IP 62.153.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 220
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Locked manual focussing if Focus is set to Auto

    Pros: Love the AF and the quality of the housing

    Summary: Nice lens, this is my allday lens

  2. StefanS
    StefanS 17 November 2012, 17:19
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    IP 87.169.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: 250 €
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Better than 18-55 Kit lens

    Pros: Weight

    Summary: Good lens, competitive price

  3. Stephan
    Stephan 14 December 2010, 23:31
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    IP 82.169.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: € 26
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: - Maybe slightly soft on the extreme focal lengths. Apparently there is a large deviation between specimens, but I ordered it online, so I couldn't test it.

    Pros: - Zoom range a lot more useful than 18-55 kit-lens and far better quality. - Great build quality - Silent and fast focusing

    Summary: (Using Sony A550) A great replacement of the standard kit-lens. Not too large a zoom, so image quality is better maintained throughout its reach. I'm currently using it paired with a Sigma 70-300, which is a great combination for starters.

  4. Mirko C.
    Mirko C. 13 December 2010, 22:05
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    IP 151.67.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
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    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Diaphram is not accurate at 125mm. OS system remains ON whenever selector is on OFF. Nikkor lens 18-70mm is very sharper in the center of the frame expecially > 35mm, while Sigma offers a more homogenous performance with true borders too.

    Pros: Surplisingly excellent construction for a low-range zoom. Incredibile price/performance ratio. Distorsion is generally under good control, fairly better than 18-105 and 18-135 Nikkors.

    Summary: Quality is not constant. Tried two different lenses and choose the better one.

  5. David Hobbs
    David Hobbs 25 October 2010, 09:21
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    IP 220.237.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
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    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: None detected so far

    Pros: Good stabilisation Consistently sharp images Fast focussing Good zoom range Appears solidly build Smooth in operation Reasonable price

    Summary: This lens does everything I might have expected of it. Well built and balanced. Operates fast and smoothly. Produces good images. Hard to fault.

  6. Lex Luthor
    Lex Luthor 5 July 2009, 03:38
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    IP 213.202.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: 313
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: bit dark, in movie mode on camera AF you can hear what should be prewent

    Pros: perfect pics, very fast AF

    Summary: Good lens gor good money

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