High ratio zoom lens housed in a compact construction and
incorporating Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.
18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Php 17,500.00
(Canon Mount available -- Nikon Mount - sometime in July..)

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/img/Pphoto_18_125_38_56_dc_os.jpg

FEATURES

* High zoom ratio lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporating Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.
* SLD glass and Aspherical lenses provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range.
* Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting.
* Compact construction of 88.5mm (3.5") in length and 74mm (2.9") in diameter.
* Minimum focusing distance of 35cm/13.8 inches and maximum magnification of 1:3.8, making it ideal for close-up photography.
* HSM ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus.
* Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax*1, *2, Sony*1

*1 OS function is not available.
*2 If the camera body does not support HSM motor, AF will not work.

This compact high zoom ratio lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporates Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This system uses two sensors inside the lens to detect vertical and horizontal movement of the camera and works by moving an optical image stabilizing lens group to effectively compensate for camera shake. It offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. It is the ideal lens for several type of photography such as wide-angle, telephoto and close-up. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass, a molded glass aspherical lens and two hybrid aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 35cm (13.8") at all focal lengths, and has maximum magnification of 1:3.8, making it ideal for close-up photography. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed autofocus.

You may call 8972561/8995018 for inquiries.

ganda nito ah.

hi there any mtf chart data on this? thanks!

If this is as good as the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-135 in terms of sharpness then it's a good buy.

anybody here got to use this lens na?

Hi do you have any comparison with the 18-200 of sigma? thanks!:)

has good reviews from pbaseLR but there's a buzzing sound from his copy, not only his but a few more who got this lens complain on the sound, must be os according to them, which engages alot longer than canon's is.

doesnt affect picture quality tho but they're concern it will drain the battery faster.

18-200 vs 18-125. hmm extra range would be a plus but no hsm for canon mounts :(


here are some reviews
http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/18125os
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=28087000
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=28401396

still no local reviews on this one?

Is this okay for all around lens? thanks..

Oi JR! It depends on what your preference is. Check out 50mm 1.4 Sigma.

Hmmm, I think it should be compared to the Nikkor 18-105 VR (around 14K) rather than the 18-135 (non-VR).

20mm zoom difference is just a step forward away...:):Grin:

i got this lens last week and so far, I'm enjoying it.

is this comparable with sigma 17-70 MAcro?

who owns this lens and those who tried it, any reviews???