The Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM is a 18–250 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Canon EF, Sigma SA, Nikon F AF mounts. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
18–250 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Canon EF
Designed for
1.52× crop
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (1.5×) | 76.3° – 6.5° | 28–382 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 73.8° – 6.2° | 29–400 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 62.0° – 5.0° | 36–500 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mm | 3.0 m | 2.1 m | 1.5 m | 1.0 m |
| 250 mm | 567 m | 397 m | 289 m | 199 m |
Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (24 MP) | 13.3 s @ f/3.5 | 18.2 s |
Cameras that fit (306)
- Canon EOS 5DS2015
- Canon EOS 5DS R2015
- Canon EOS 6D2012
- Canon EOS 6D Mark II2017
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV2016
- Canon EOS 5D Mark III2012
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II2008
- Canon EOS 5D
- Canon EOS-1Ds
- Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
- Canon EOS-1D Mark II
- Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
- Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
- Canon EOS-1D Mark III
- Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
- Canon EOS-1D
- Canon EOS-1D X2011
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark II2016
- Canon 35mm film: full frame
- Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c
- Kodak DCS 520
- Canon EOS D2000
- Sigma sd Quattro
- Sigma sd Quattro H
- Sigma SD1
- Sigma SD1 Merrill
- Sigma SD9
- Sigma SD10
- Sigma SD14
- Sigma SD15
- Nikon D40
- Nikon D40X
- Nikon D50
- Nikon D60
- Nikon D70
- Nikon D70s
- Nikon D80
- Nikon D902008
- Nikon D100
- Nikon D200
- Nikon D300
- Nikon D300S2009
- Nikon D5002016
- Nikon D6002012
- Nikon D6102013
- Nikon D7002008
- Nikon D7502014
- Nikon D7802020
- Nikon D8002012
- Nikon D800E2012
- Nikon D8102014
- Nikon D8502017
- Nikon D3000
- Nikon D3100
- Nikon D3200
- Nikon D33002014
- Nikon D34002016
- Nikon D35002018
- Nikon D5000
- Nikon D5100
Where to buy
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What is the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.52× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 27–381 mm.
Which cameras is the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM compatible with?
It fits Canon EOS 5DS, Canon EOS 5DS R, Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and more (see the full list above).