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Sigma 18-200mm f 3.5-6.3 AF DC II Lens for all Nikon DSLR Cameras

Sigma 18-200mm f 3.5-6.3 AF DC II Lens for all Nikon DSLR Cameras by Sigma $637.75 At Amazon on 3-8-2012.

The built-in motor is capable of auto focusing with all Nikon DSLR cameras Two SLD Special Low Dispersion lenses and two Aspherical glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberration. Sigma's super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high image quality throughout the zoom range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm 17.7 and a maximum magnification of 1:4.4. Amazon.com Product Description Designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras, the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 high-zoom-ratio lens covers a host of wide angle and telephoto focal lengths. The lens includes a built-in motor that provides high-speed autofocus, along with two special low dispersion (SLD) lenses and two aspherical glass elements that correct for all types of aberration. Sigma's super multilayer coating, meanwhile, reduces flare and ghosting and provides topnotch image quality throughout the zoom range. And thanks to the inner focusing system, you don't have to worry about front lens rotation, making this lens particularly suitable for petal lens hoods and circular polarizing filters. Other features include a minimum focusing distance of 17.7 inches, a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.4, a compact and lightweight housing, and a zoom lock switch that prevents the lens from creeping due to its own weight. Specifications Focal length: 18-200mm Maximum aperture: f/3.6-6.3 Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups Angle of view: 76.5 to 8.1 degrees Number of diaphragm blades: 7 Minimum aperture: f/22 Minimum focusing distance: 17.7 inches Maximum magnification: 1:4.4 Filter size: 62mm Mount: Nikon Lens hood: Petal type Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 3 inches long Weight: 13.9 ounces Warranty: 1 year Reading reviews is a crap shoot. You know nothing about the reviewer or the use of the product. That said, I am assuming you are not a struggling professional trying to shoot a high quality, tight-budget job. You are a user looking for one lens to carry to cover a wide range of service. I'm a pro. I have a many bodies and L lenses to use. I carry an XSI with THIS Sigma 18-200mm non OS lens just about everywhere I go. It is a great vacation tool, where most pix are shown in a digital frame or are never going to be more than 4x6. Yes, the MTF is not great (simply: contrast across the lens), there is some chromatic fringing and watch out! the lens hood will cause vignetting and shadows with a flash at wide angle. I've been using this lens since it was released in early '05. It's a $300 lens. Does it compare to a $1500 L lens? Yeah - very badly. So what? The first rule of photography is get the picture. Missing the shot while changing lenses is not photography. Is this the preferred lens in my arsenal? No. But for general non-client, daylight, non-sports shooting, it's the one I'll probably be using. I prefer the non-optical stabilzed version - less complexity. To help you weigh this review: I use five professional (5D, 1D) and several prosumer (40D, 50D, XTI, XSI) bodies and nine L lenses, plus a slew of others. Photo tip: night shooting of foreground against backround (done a lot with this lens!): typical situation: girl on beach in front of sunset. Manually set exposure to flash shutter speed, aperature & ISO to get background. Turn flash on to expose and meter foreground. You'll get some great "how did you do that?" pix. All the MTF, abberetion and linearity issues will mean nothing, because you got a picture no one else could and th L doesn't really add anything, because you want depth of field here. Thanks for reading my review. Back To Top Sigma 18-200mm f 3.5-6.3 AF DC II Lens for all Nikon DSLR Cameras Available from Amazon Price: $637.75 Updated on 3-8-2012.

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