With the highly versatile, ultra compact Sigma 18-250mm zoom lens, high quality images are assured across the zoom range while the state of the art Hyper Sonic Motor ensures fast & quiet auto-focusing. Despite its small
Dimensions, the lens boasts a massive 13.8x zoom ratio as well as incorporating Sigmaྒs unique Optical Stabiliser (OS) technology to help counter camera shake at slower shutter speeds that can cause ruin crisp image quality. Whatྒs more the system links to the anti-shake systems built into the Pentax & Sony camera bodies. g. With the magnification ratio of 1:2.9 & a minimum focusing distance of 35cm, this is a great choice of lens for close-ups. The Super Multi-Layer coating helps to reduce flare & thereྒs a magnification scale included on the lens barrel. As a lightweight, compact all-rounder, Photography Monthly picked out the Sigma 18-250mm as its super zoom winner saying that ྑitྒs nicely screwed together, offers assured focusing, sound shake reduction & decent optical qualityྒ.