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Archive 2025Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
p.2 #1Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
I found the Adobe lens correction profile (.lcp file) for this lens on the Sigma site for those that are interested. I tested it out, and it does a decent job of correcting distortion and vignetting at all focal lengths over 30mm. But from 20-30mm it is okay but not great. A the widest end you still need to manually add some barrel distortion correction in LR, then the central 80-90% of the image looks good, but the outer 10-20% suffers some significant pin-cushion (caused by the manual correction). If you shoot buildings or architecture (where the correction is most needed) go a little wider and correct for perspective distortion, most of the pin cushion area gets cropped away anyway. It's better than nothing I suppose.
Let me know if anyone is interested in downloading it and I'll post the link.
Let me know if anyone is interested in downloading it and I'll post the link.
Oct 14, 2025 at 07:15 AM
p.2 #2Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Very happy with the lens so far, much sharper than my Tamron 28-300 used to be.
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Oct 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
p.2 #3Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Kevin8 wrote:
Very happy with the lens so far, much sharper than my Tamron 28-300 used to be.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54853921132_a11b8bbcf1_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54855028649_b864b2f5f0_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54855109555_71d861279a_b.jpg
That last (make that 3rd and 4th since you added more after my comment
) compositions between the 2 tree trunks and the runner are awesome, looks like you are having a blast with the new lens. Congrats.
Eric
Very happy with the lens so far, much sharper than my Tamron 28-300 used to be.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54853921132_a11b8bbcf1_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54855028649_b864b2f5f0_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54855109555_71d861279a_b.jpg
That last (make that 3rd and 4th since you added more after my comment
) compositions between the 2 tree trunks and the runner are awesome, looks like you are having a blast with the new lens. Congrats.Eric
Oct 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
p.2 #4Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Here is one taken at 20mm, which I used the Sigma lens correction profile to remove the distortion. I also corrected the perspective distortion, so I ended up with close to a 1x1 ratio, so I just cropped it a bit more to get 1x1 exactly. Obviously, lots of editing going on here to achieve the high key look I was going for.
Central Tech by chris dufresne, on Flickr
Central Tech by chris dufresne, on FlickrOct 14, 2025 at 05:20 PM
p.2 #5Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
I would be interested in the link for the correction profile if you don’t mind sharing.
I bought this lens also, and have been having fun with it so far. Wouldn’t mind some help with the corrections though. 😉
chrisd999 wrote:
Here is one taken at 20mm, which I used the Sigma lens correction profile to remove the distortion. I also corrected the perspective distortion, so I ended up with close to a 1x1 ratio, so I just cropped it a bit more to get 1x1 exactly. Obviously, lots of editing going on here to achieve the high key look I was going for.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54853399206_fdb967c2c3_k.jpgCentral Tech by chris dufresne, on Flickr
I bought this lens also, and have been having fun with it so far. Wouldn’t mind some help with the corrections though. 😉
chrisd999 wrote:
Here is one taken at 20mm, which I used the Sigma lens correction profile to remove the distortion. I also corrected the perspective distortion, so I ended up with close to a 1x1 ratio, so I just cropped it a bit more to get 1x1 exactly. Obviously, lots of editing going on here to achieve the high key look I was going for.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54853399206_fdb967c2c3_k.jpgCentral Tech by chris dufresne, on Flickr
Oct 15, 2025 at 08:37 AM
p.2 #6Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
chrisd999 wrote:
I found the Adobe lens correction profile (.lcp file) for this lens on the Sigma site for those that are interested. I tested it out, and it does a decent job of correcting distortion and vignetting at all focal lengths over 30mm. But from 20-30mm it is okay but not great. A the widest end you still need to manually add some barrel distortion correction in LR, then the central 80-90% of the image looks good, but the outer 10-20% suffers some significant pin-cushion (caused by the manual correction). If you shoot buildings or architecture (where the correction is most...Show more →
I'm in the same boat! first time buying a new lens and I didn't realize the correction profiles would be so elusive. only taken test shots so far but on the wide end it's been an incredibly frustrating experience. how often does lightroom usually take to update with the profile?
I found the Adobe lens correction profile (.lcp file) for this lens on the Sigma site for those that are interested. I tested it out, and it does a decent job of correcting distortion and vignetting at all focal lengths over 30mm. But from 20-30mm it is okay but not great. A the widest end you still need to manually add some barrel distortion correction in LR, then the central 80-90% of the image looks good, but the outer 10-20% suffers some significant pin-cushion (caused by the manual correction). If you shoot buildings or architecture (where the correction is most...Show more →
I'm in the same boat! first time buying a new lens and I didn't realize the correction profiles would be so elusive. only taken test shots so far but on the wide end it's been an incredibly frustrating experience. how often does lightroom usually take to update with the profile?
Oct 17, 2025 at 05:17 PM
p.2 #7Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Today I saw the Sigma 20-200 on Adobe’s supported lenses list. Haven’t opened Lightroom to check that out yet, but will this weekend.
planethex wrote:
Let me know if anyone is interested in downloading it and I'll post the link.I'm in the same boat! first time buying a new lens and I didn't realize the correction profiles would be so elusive. only taken test shots so far but on the wide end it's been an incredibly frustrating experience. how often does lightroom usually take to update with the profile?
planethex wrote:
chrisd999 wrote
I found the Adobe lens correction profile (.lcp file) for this lens on the Sigma site for those that are interested. I tested it out, and it does a decent job of correcting distortion and vignetting at all focal lengths over 30mm. But from 20-30mm it is okay but not great. A the widest end you still need to manually add some barrel distortion correction in LR, then the central 80-90% of the image looks good, but the outer 10-20% suffers some significant pin-cushion (caused by the manual correction). If you shoot buildings or architecture (where the correction is most needed) go a little wider and correct for perspective distortion, most of the pin cushion area gets cropped away anyway. It's better than nothing I suppose.Let me know if anyone is interested in downloading it and I'll post the link.
Oct 17, 2025 at 07:31 PM
p.2 #8Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Ok, so maybe I won’t be trying Lightroom’s new lens profile this weekend. My Dell laptop appears to have given up the ghost. Maybe someone else can give it a try quicker than I’ll be able to do.
Oct 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
p.2 #9Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Well, I replaced the laptop. I installed a ton of apps, including Lightroom Classic. So this morning I tried to find the profile for the Sigma 20-200 in Lightroom, but it’s not there. It does show up on Adobe’s site that lists supported lenses though. Not sure if I just missed something, or it just really isn’t there yet.
Oct 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
p.2 #10Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
mnscott wrote:
Well, I replaced the laptop. I installed a ton of apps, including Lightroom Classic. So this morning I tried to find the profile for the Sigma 20-200 in Lightroom, but it’s not there. It does show up on Adobe’s site that lists supported lenses though. Not sure if I just missed something, or it just really isn’t there yet.
Sigma has been added to Camera Raw, but not Lightroom yet from what I see...
Well, I replaced the laptop. I installed a ton of apps, including Lightroom Classic. So this morning I tried to find the profile for the Sigma 20-200 in Lightroom, but it’s not there. It does show up on Adobe’s site that lists supported lenses though. Not sure if I just missed something, or it just really isn’t there yet.
Sigma has been added to Camera Raw, but not Lightroom yet from what I see...
Oct 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
p.2 #11Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
j4nu wrote:
Sigma has been added to Camera Raw, but not Lightroom yet from what I see...
Sounds about right. I also use DxO and Capture One, and they don’t have the profile yet either.
Oct 19, 2025 at 02:32 PM
p.2 #12Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
I ended up in a situation this weekend the 20-200mm may have been perfect for. I was on a boat ride where I knew the scenery was going to rapidly change. To get the telephoto photos I was going to need longer than 100mm. There was not going to be time to change lenses, and I had to make do with only having one camera with me. So I used my 28-400mm on the way out. It worked well for the telephoto photos, but when the scenery got close 28mm was not wide enough. So on the way back, I used my 14-24mm. This worked great for getting those wide photos, but I was unable to get any of the mid range to telephoto photos. Times like these are when super zooms really shine.
Oct 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
p.2 #13Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
I have been using the Sony 24-105 mm f4 for many years now and I am thinking about replacing it with the Sigma 20-200 mm. Any thoughts and recommendations?
Oct 21, 2025 at 04:45 AM
p.2 #14Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
It depends on what you shoot or prefer, eg wider angle or longer with faster aperture:
Tamron 28-200mm with equiv 28-105 f2.8-4.5
Tamron 25-200mm with equiv 28-105 f2.8-5.6
Sigma 20-200mm with equiv 28-105 f3.5-6.3
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1915379/1#16912192
Bird_friend wrote:
I have been using the Sony 24-105 mm f4 for many years now and I am thinking about replacing it with the Sigma 20-200 mm. Any thoughts and recommendations?
Tamron 28-200mm with equiv 28-105 f2.8-4.5
Tamron 25-200mm with equiv 28-105 f2.8-5.6
Sigma 20-200mm with equiv 28-105 f3.5-6.3
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1915379/1#16912192
Bird_friend wrote:
I have been using the Sony 24-105 mm f4 for many years now and I am thinking about replacing it with the Sigma 20-200 mm. Any thoughts and recommendations?
Oct 21, 2025 at 05:37 AM
p.2 #15Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
rd4tile wrote:
chrisd999 wrote
I haven't put it through any testing yet, but the corners are better than I would have thought. These samples include both ends of the zoom range, although there has been some cropping and my usual heavy-handed LR edits
Click on the links and there are options to see higher res versions. They don't look that sharp here on FM, but they are definitely sharper than here.I used to own the Tamron 28-200, and I would say they are about the same optically at f8 anyway. It feels smaller and lighter than the 28-200, and a bit less conspicuous walking on the streets. It's a no-brainer if you are looking for a superzoom and don't own the 28-200 yet, and if you don't mind paying the ~25% extra price (here in Canada).
This is going to be real simple for me. I've liked what I've seen from my 28-200. Once I get the Sigma I'm going to do a bunch of direct comparison shots. Unless the new sigma falls flat on its face IQ wise or just doesn't physically handle well I'd say the Tamron is gone. Tamron will have a small IQ advantage since PureRaw has profiles for it. Sigma is newer tech so I think that's a pretty big advantage. All the lens coming out lately just seem better to me regardless of brand (at least from...Show more →
The 28-200 Tamron is pretty much a stop faster below 112mm.
Oct 21, 2025 at 05:49 AM
p.2 #16Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
New Sigma compared to new Tamron
Oct 21, 2025 at 08:40 AM
p.2 #17Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Thank you for your reply. I was hoping that someone could compare image quality between the Sigma 20-200 mm and the Sony 24-105 mm
Oct 22, 2025 at 04:56 AM
p.2 #18Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
kits_VA wrote:
New Sigma compared to new Tamron
This was a great and thorough comparison video. He even went into the difference in colors and rendering between the lenses.
New Sigma compared to new Tamron
This was a great and thorough comparison video. He even went into the difference in colors and rendering between the lenses.
Oct 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
p.2 #19Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
Table Rock State Park in October 25, 2025
Sony A7R3 Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony A7R3 Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3
Oct 25, 2025 at 05:49 PM
p.2 #20Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 C - Sample Images
I’m interested in this lens as a travel lens for my Nikon Z8/Z6III
How is the AF? I need a adapter and of course and that will slow the AF down a bit.
Nikon has a 24-200, but I would like to have a little wider.
How is the AF? I need a adapter and of course and that will slow the AF down a bit.
Nikon has a 24-200, but I would like to have a little wider.
Oct 26, 2025 at 02:49 AM