SIGMA Product Reviews and Ratings - Lenses For Digital Camera - 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60) from Abes of Maine

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Brand: SIGMA

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The SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM incorporates Sigmas original anti-shake compensation function, with a 13.8 times zoom ratio. As opposed to having an anti-shake function in the camera body, this lenss Hybrid Optical Stabilizer provides not only an anti-shake function for the camera body, but also compensates for image shaking in the view finder as the Optical Stabilizer is built in to the lens. Incorporating four Special Low Dispersion glass elements and three aspherical lens elements provides excellent image quality throughout the entire zoom range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7 inches) at all focal lengths and a maximum magnification of 1: 3.4 reproduction ratio, making it ideal for close-up photography. An inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making it suitable for use with circular polarizing filters and the supplied petal-type hood. Incorporating super multi-layer coating reduce the ghost in the backlight photography.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(6), Durable(5), Easily interchangeable(4), Fast focus(6), Rugged(5)

Cons:

Heavy(4)

Best Uses:

General purpose(6), Landscape photography(5), Upgrade(3), Wildlife(5)

Describe Yourself:

Photo enthusiast(5)

Very Happy

By OneTime

from San Jose, CA on 12/27/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Zooms backwards

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

This is my everyday lens that gets used most often. I no longer need the two Nikkor lenses 18-55 and 55-200 lenses that came with my D5000. This lens takes sharp images and focuses sharp everytime.

My only dislike is the zoom ring seems backwards to me. I'm accustomed to turning clockwise for zoom and counter clockwise for wide. This lens for some reason is opposite. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars.

Buy it.

I would certainly buy this product again

By Nature Lover

from Shrewsbury MA on 10/5/2009

Pros:

Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

I was looking for a lens that could be used for general purposes and this lens seems to be doing the trick! A great lens for travel - no need to bring more than this one lens, which was my main objective for purchasing it. The quality of the photos are nice and the stabilization allows for hand holding in many situations.

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Close up of Guinea Hen

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Work great! Great value!

By Kaye

from Walnut, CA on 9/22/2009

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

Works great! Great value for the price!
Cons: Stiff zoom lens adjustment (probably just need some breaking in and will loosen up), lens too long for camera's built-in flash at 18mm (bought an external flash and resolved the shadow issue), f6.3 at maximum zoom.

Great all around lens

By dynk

from Boston Suburbs on 9/22/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Rugged, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

Great all around lens to replace my Nikon 18-55 mm and 55-200 mm lenses. I don't have to keep changing.
It does have a tight zoom ring but I think it will wear in. Heavy but I have gotten used to it on my D 300

Great all purpose lens at a great price!

By Izzybob

from Northeast on 9/2/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Upgrade, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

This lens replaced my Nikkor 18-135 stock lens that came with my D80. I wanted the extra tele distance but didn't want to sacrifice having an all purpose lens. I considered the Nikkor 18-200 but the price difference didn't justify the slight sharpness edge that the Nikkor has over the Sigma. Plus, I like having the extra tele and also, this lens as stabilization built in as well. So far the pics have been very nice and I have no regrets in getting this all purpose lens. I do compliment this lens with a 35mm f/1.8 and a 17-55mm f/2.8 lens.

Great walk around lens

By Rich

from Atlanta, GA on 7/23/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Lens Creep

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Special Effects, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

Great lens fills the gap of not carrying around a lot of lenses.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Heavy but works well

By Kevin

from Syracuse, NY on 6/25/2009

Pros:

Quick Focus, Versatile lens

Cons:

Heavy, Lens Creep

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

We use this as our one lens while travelling--we don't have to carry multiple lens or deal with changing them on the road.

well made product

By father jones

from howell nj on 6/16/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Special Effects, Sports/Action, Upgrade, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

great product, no need for any others lens with this one

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The Sigma I've been waiting on !

By Stereo94jock

from Charlotte, NC on 6/10/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Upgrade, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

Amazing tack sharp for the money and faster than I had ever hoped. The OS system gives me at least 3 stops more room....don't have to use the stick as often !! Yes, slightly heavy but considering I can now travel with just ONE lens, can not beat this baby!! Go high tech....

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Quality is one word to describe it

By Sasi from Cockeysville, MD on 5/10/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60):

I am very satisfied with this lens purchase. The only thing I didnt like is the tight zoom ring
movement between 80 and 135mm, forward movement is ok but backward movement is a bit tight.

Customer Reviews about the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM For Nikon (Including D40/D40x/D60) at Abes of Maine