The Sigma 882205 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM is ideal for travel photography with a compact construction and length of just 87.7mm. This Aspherical lens gives excellent correction for all types of aberration and distortion. Sigma's OS (Optical Stabilizer) system offers effective correction of approximately 4 stops, enabling easy handheld photography. HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet, high-speed auto focus and the inner focus system eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using the supplied petal-type lens hood and circular polarizing filters. The rounded 7 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of images.

NEW Optical Stabilizer Sigma AF Zoom 18-200mm f / 3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM With Motor Macro Lens AUTO FOCUS Motorized for Digital Cameras Compact, Lightweight Superzoom lens, with high zoom ratio 11:1 HSM Hyper Sonic Motor Ultra compact High speed Bulit in Macro SLD Glass 72mm filter size includes : Front and rear lens cap , lens hood Made In Japan Exclusively designed for use with digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor. Compact, Lightweight and Durable construction with diameter of 79mm (3.1"), length of 100mm (3.9") and weight of 610g./21.5oz. NEW Sigma AF Zoom 18-200mm f 3.5-6.3 OS DC HSM Hyper Sonic Motor Lens For All Nikon Cameras Multi language owners manual Sigma Genuine Lens Hood Reduces Stray Light Improves Contrast Contrls Flare Improves picture Quality 3 piece 72mm... Less

THE DEFINITION OF ZOOM CREEP? zoom creep (verb); Definition written by dpreview excerpt reads as follows: Zoom creep is the tendency for a lens to extend under its own weight when pointed downwards (or collapse when pointed upwards), and is a fairly common characteristic of superzooms. It can be a problem when carrying the camera over your shoulder with the lens hanging downwards, as having the zoom continually extend to its maximum length is not just irritating, but also makes the lens more vu

Lens Hood - 1 Year International Warranty plus 3 Year Sigma U.S.A. Extended Warranty (Total Warranty is 4 Years from Date of Purchase). Sigma's New APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the second generation of this large aperture telephoto zoom lens now incorporating Sigma's Optical Stablization function, OS, Sigma's own anti-shake system. Two FLD glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass have also been added along with three SLD glass elements, all which provide excellent correction of color aberration. In spite of the additions of all of these features, Sigma has managed to make the lens more compact than its predecessor, measuring only 7.8" in length. For any serious photographer where the 70-200mm focal range is often the most important second lens to own after... Less