Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 200mm
A 10x wide-to-telephoto zoom with a 1:2 magnification ratio and weather-sealed, 544g build makes this an unusually versatile single-lens solution for full-frame L-Mount. The HLA-driven autofocus motor delivers fast, quiet performance, while the water and oil-repellent front coating aids in harsh conditions. This lens is best for travel and outdoor photographers who need a lightweight, all-in-one optic that can capture landscapes, portraits, and near-macro details without swapping glass.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong aperture (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | water and oil-repellent coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 200mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20-200mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 544 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 200mm | 54.9 | 84.6 | 64.1 | 74.7 | 97 | 77.5 | 97.4 | 6.4 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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