Lenses
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM (Nikon)
13.8x high zoom ratio lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporating Sigmas original Optical Stabiliser function.
This high zoom ratio lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser) technology. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. Pentax and Sony mount lenses are also equipped with the OS function as it is possible to use this with camera bodies which already incorporate a built-in anti-shake system. Four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures fast and quiet auto-focusing. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7in) and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.4, making it convenient for close-up photography.
Sigma’s own unique OS technology
This lens is equipped with Sigma’s own unique OS technology. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. It also compensates for camera shake when shooting moving subjects such as motor sports. For Sony and Pentax mount, the OS function can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. It is possible select either the lens’ OS system or the camera’s own anti-shake function.
Superior image quality
Four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
Reduced Ghosting and Flare
The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images even when the subject is backlit.
Minimum focusing distance of 45cm throughout the entire zoom range
A minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7”) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.4 makes this lens ideal for close-up photography.
Quiet and fast AF
An inner focusing system and the incorporation of HSM provide fast and quiet auto-focusing.
Petal-type hood
This lens is supplied with a Petal-type hood to block out extraneous light and reduce internal reflections.
Magnification scale
A magnification scale is displayed on the lens barrel, ensuring ease of use.
*Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.
| Lens Construction | 18 Elements in 14 Groups. |
| Angle of View (SD Format) | 69.3 - 5.7 degrees |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 Blades |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:3.4 |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Dimensions | Diameter 79mm x Length 101mm |
| Weight | 630g |
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Please note that this list is for guidance only. We will always advise you if for any reason the equipment is to be supplied with a different number of batteries.
Where applicable, all batteries will be fully charged before dispatch, except in the event of a turnaround where the client will be advised accordingly.
The following equipment can work with the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM (Nikon) -
| Daily Hire | £11.67 (£14.00) | Weekend Hire | £16.67 (£20.00) |
| Weekly Hire | £25.83 (£31.00) | 2 Weekly Hire | £47.50 (£57.00) |
| 3 Weekly Hire | £69.17 (£83.00) | Deposit | £125.00 |
Prices shown above as Ex VAT in black (Inc VAT in red). These prices are for hire only - courier charges will apply. All equipment will be delivered by 12pm on the day before the hire period and collected the day after the hire has finished. For more details, visit our How to Hire section.
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Test Winner Images shot with the Sigma are generally sharper in the centre of the frame than both the other test lenses. Also edge sharpness shows excellent consistency regardless of aperture setting. In use, the Sigma lens stood out as a well-made, refined lens with a superb zoom range as well as a very useful close-up performance. On top of that, the image quality was generally the best of the bunch. Because of this the Sigma gets the winner’s medal from me and has the bragging rights to be this month’s test winner. |
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Editor's Choice Tamron’s record breaking 18-270mm will deliver a good set of images… but I did find the focusing to be less assured, the zoom mechanism to lack the solidality and smoothness of the Sigma and crucially, the optical quality to be marginally less impressive than the Sigma’s. The Sigma 18-250mm, then, is our Superzoom winner. It’s nicely screwed together, offers assured focusing, sound shake reduction and decent optical quality. Worth the extra outlay and extra weight in my book. |
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It condenses down to just 110mm in length and weighs in at 630g, which makes it more than reasonable to keep in a compact bag and easy to carry around. The quality of the performance and the compact nature of the build make it worth the money. The maximum aperture range from f/3.5-6.3 is a useful offering when the light is low, and the lens has the HSM focusing motor that ensures crisp and efficient focus. Picture quality across the range is very good, and the stabiliser works incredibly well. All in all this is a very impressive lens. |
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Gold Award The lens has an especially broad zoom ring that moves smoothly and with just the right amount of torque. Its direction of rotation is such that an anti-clockwise movement extends the focal length; many superzooms work the opposite way but Sigma’s system feels more natural to me. Overall, it was the two optical stabilised lenses that stood out as the best options and it was the Sigma’s superior image sharpness that just pushed it into first place. |
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The engineering is of very high quality. There is no wobble on the extension at 250mm, a condition aided by its two-draw mechanism. There is no greater destroyer of image quality than decentering, which a wobbly lens section can cause. The Sigma gave good results at full aperture, and at 18mm. This is a fine, modern ‘superzoom’ optic; it handles nicely and those whose work includes sport and activity should generally find it a very useful tool. |
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