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Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
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Sigma · f/3.5 · Sony E mount

Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingContemporary
Lens MountSony E
What We Like
+World's first 10x full-frame zoom lens starting at ultra-wide 20mm
+Extremely compact and lightweight at 540g for the full zoom range
+Fast and silent HLA autofocus motor suitable for video and stills
+Excellent sharpness throughout the zoom range, from 20mm to 200mm
+Half-macro capability (1:2 magnification) from 28-85mm for close-ups
Worth Knowing
−Variable aperture narrows significantly to f/6.3 at 200mm, limiting low-light performance
−Notable distortion and vignetting at the ultra-wide 20mm end despite being acceptable
−Softer corners at wide apertures, particularly at 20mm
−No optical image stabilization; requires camera body IBIS

General

Brand
Sigma
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Contemporary
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary is the world's first high-power zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that achieves both 20mm at the wide end and a 10x zoom ratio. The lens delivers a consistently comfortable shooting experience, with its thoroughly compact and lightweight design, as well as fast, accurate autofocus powered by a linear motor HLA. While it provides impressive zoom flexibility with a 10x range and up to 1:2 magnification, it achieves this at the cost of optical compromises, especially on the wide end, where distortion and vignette are significant challenges. The Sigma 20-200mm joins the Tamron 28-200mm as being surprisingly strong entries in the superzoom genre, and they really aren't worse than 24-105mm F4 lenses despite having a bigger zoom range.

Physical

Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
77.2 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
72 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
20–200 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
3.5–6.3
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
25 cm01500

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes