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Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

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The Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom is a super-wide angle lens with a relatively bright f/3.5 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range, helping to ensure high image quality.  The lens gathers enough light to make it a great choice for indoor shooting as well as landscapes and creative portraiture.  This version of the lens is exclusively made to fit Sony's Alpha lens mount, which is also shared by the discontinued Minolta Maxxum cameras.  It is not intended for use with Sony's "full frame" digital SLR cameras, or for any film-based Minolta Maxxum cameras.

With a wide angle viewing range of 102.4-63.8°, this lens can empower a photographer to produce creative images with exaggerated perspective.  Its Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, and a HSM autofocus motor provides quiet operation, high speed, and perhaps most important the ability to manually override focus position at any time.

The 10-20 f/3.5 EX DC HSM incorporates an inner focusing system to eliminate front lens rotation, which also makes the lens able to use an included petal-type bayonet hood to eliminate extraneous light from striking the front of the optic.  Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements and a SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element provide excellent color fidelity, and 4 aspherical lens elements provide correction for common distortions.

This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4" (24cm) throughout the entire zoom range, and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.6.

Note! Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with 35mm SLR cameras or digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size

Super-Wide
Broad 10-20mm zoom range is ideally suited to tight interiors or expansive landscapes with "APS-C" type digital SLRs
High Image Quality
Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements, one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element, and 4 aspherical lens elements help render undistorted scenes with true color
Fast and Silent AF
Sigma's best HSM autofocus allows for quick operation that's barely audible, along with fulltime manual override
EX Build Quality
Sigma "EX" lenses feature robust construction appropriate for demanding professional use, and are backed with a 4-year warranty against manufacturer defects for USA customers
Made in Japan
The 10-20 f/3.5 EX DC HSM is made in Sigma's Japanese factory
Performance
Focal Length 10 - 20 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
Format Compatibility DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
Angle of View 102.4° - 63.8°
Minimum Focus Distance 9.4" (23.88 cm)
Magnification 0.15x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:6.6
Groups/Elements 10/13
Diaphragm Blades 7
Features
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 82 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.4 x 3.5" (8.64 x 8.89 cm)
Weight 1.14 lb (520 g)
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha
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  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    Sigma10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha
     
    4.7

    (based on 11 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (8)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Consistent output (7)
    • Fast / accurate auto-focus (7)
    • Easily interchangeable (5)
    • Strong construction (5)
    • Rugged (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Landscape/scenery (8)
      • Low light (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Photo enthusiast (8)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (9)

      Reviewed by 11 customers

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      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Love at first shot

      By Anna

      from Austin, TX

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

            Superb quality at a fair price. This lens is amazing. I wish I would have made the leap months ago. I'm a realtor and shoot my own photos. This lens was the missing link. I shoot with a Sony a65. My friend shot with much more expensive lenses, full frame camera and the results were very similar. My processed photos were a little softer, but then again I don't do much processing.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Excellent Landscape Lens

            By rcbser

            from Omaha, Nebraska

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent Output
            • Easily Interchangeable
            • Fast / accurate auto-focus
            • Rugged
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Sports/Action
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

              Fast, silent focus. Very sharp images, excellent color. Very well made. Fantastic Lens for use in Air Craft Museums. Incredibly wide. Couldn't ask for a better wide angle lens.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              A must have for tight spaces...

              By Chris (Rocdoc)

              from Houston Tx...

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Output
              • Durable
              • Easily Interchangeable
              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
              • Lightweight
              • Rugged

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Indoors/Low Light
                • Landscape/Scenery
                • Tight spaces

                Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                I spend allot of time photographing road-cuts (geology) a super-wide lens is a must have... this lens allows me to capture the whole image without distortion. Coupled with a high MP body I can enlarge the image for added detail…

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

                 
                5.0

                Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM for Sony

                By BiBIi

                from Seattle, WA

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Night Photography
                  • Wildlife Photos

                  Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                  Good built quality
                  Works great on APS-C sensor
                  Great for landscape and scenery

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Share this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Perfect for me

                  By LarsGeh

                  from Germany

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                  • Rugged
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                  • Difficult to Clean

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Landscape/Scenery

                  Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                  After the first two weeks of usage:
                  Bright and clear. Very sharp at f/5 even at the corners. HSM works fast and silent. Range fitted perfect to my other lenses on my a65

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Share this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Great Lense

                  By Tim

                  from Seattle

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easily Interchangeable
                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                  • Rugged
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery

                    Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                    Had this now for a few weeks...works great. No issues.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Share this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Nice Lenses for a crop-camera

                    By SwissFall

                    from Berne, Switzerland

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                    • Lightweight
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery

                      Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                      Works smoothly with my Sony Alpha700; good picture quality

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Share this review

                      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Nice lens way above kit lens quality

                      By Central PA

                      from Central Pennsylvania

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output

                      Cons

                      • Slow Focus

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                        I am a photo enthusiest and wanted an ultra-wide zoom. This one suits me well. It is relativly fast for a mid-price lens and the apeture does not change with zoom.

                        On my Sony A100 it does hunt to focus in lower light but easy to switch to manual in these instances.

                        Overall I am very pleased with my purchase.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Share this review

                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        strongly recommended

                        By Rui the dropper

                        from Dublin, OH

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent Output
                        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Indoors/Low Light
                          • Landscape/Scenery

                          Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                          Landscapes,portraits. Have only used it couple of days so I´ve not seen any disvantages yet

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

                          Share this review

                          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Excellent Lens

                          By Oli

                          from England

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easily Interchangeable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscape/Scenery

                            Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                            Bought whilst on holiday, got some wonderful photos around New York.
                            Good autofocus and easy manual as well. Excellent wide angle field of view which works well with the alpha.
                            Less good: Can only take 1 screw filter to the front without vignetteing.

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

                            Share this review

                            (7 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            Great Wide Angle Lens

                            By Derek P. Miller

                            from New York, NY

                            About Me Semi-Professional

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Consistent Output
                            • Lightweight
                            • Quick Focus

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape Photography
                              • Night Photography

                              Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                              This is my second Sigma lens. I bought it primarily for landscapes.

                              The 3.5 throughout is what pulled me to this lens over the similar f4 -5.6 version.

                              I have yet to really put this lens through its paces, but so far I am very satisfied.

                              Share this review

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                              REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                              by PowerReviews
                              Sigma10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha
                               
                              4.7

                              (based on 11 reviews)

                              Ratings Distribution

                              • 5 Stars

                                 

                                (8)

                              • 4 Stars

                                 

                                (3)

                              • 3 Stars

                                 

                                (0)

                              • 2 Stars

                                 

                                (0)

                              • 1 Stars

                                 

                                (0)

                              100%

                              of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                              Pros

                              • Consistent output (7)
                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus (7)
                              • Easily interchangeable (5)
                              • Strong construction (5)
                              • Rugged (4)

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Landscape/scenery (8)
                                • Low light (4)
                                  • Reviewer Profile:
                                  • Photo enthusiast (8)
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No (9)

                                Reviewed by 11 customers

                                Sort by

                                Displaying reviews 1-11

                                Back to top

                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Love at first shot

                                By Anna

                                from Austin, TX

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                      Superb quality at a fair price. This lens is amazing. I wish I would have made the leap months ago. I'm a realtor and shoot my own photos. This lens was the missing link. I shoot with a Sony a65. My friend shot with much more expensive lenses, full frame camera and the results were very similar. My processed photos were a little softer, but then again I don't do much processing.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

                                      Share this review

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      Excellent Landscape Lens

                                      By rcbser

                                      from Omaha, Nebraska

                                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Consistent Output
                                      • Easily Interchangeable
                                      • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                      • Rugged
                                      • Strong Construction

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Indoors/Low Light
                                        • Landscape/Scenery
                                        • Sports/Action
                                        • Weddings/Events

                                        Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                        Fast, silent focus. Very sharp images, excellent color. Very well made. Fantastic Lens for use in Air Craft Museums. Incredibly wide. Couldn't ask for a better wide angle lens.

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

                                        Share this review

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        A must have for tight spaces...

                                        By Chris (Rocdoc)

                                        from Houston Tx...

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Consistent Output
                                        • Durable
                                        • Easily Interchangeable
                                        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                        • Lightweight
                                        • Rugged

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Indoors/Low Light
                                          • Landscape/Scenery
                                          • Tight spaces

                                          Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                          I spend allot of time photographing road-cuts (geology) a super-wide lens is a must have... this lens allows me to capture the whole image without distortion. Coupled with a high MP body I can enlarge the image for added detail…

                                          • Was this a gift?:
                                          • No

                                          Share this review

                                           
                                          5.0

                                          Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM for Sony

                                          By BiBIi

                                          from Seattle, WA

                                          About Me Pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Consistent Output

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Night Photography
                                            • Wildlife Photos

                                            Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                            Good built quality
                                            Works great on APS-C sensor
                                            Great for landscape and scenery

                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

                                            Share this review

                                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                             
                                            5.0

                                            Perfect for me

                                            By LarsGeh

                                            from Germany

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Consistent Output
                                            • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                            • Rugged
                                            • Strong Construction

                                            Cons

                                            • Difficult to Clean

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Indoors/Low Light
                                            • Landscape/Scenery

                                            Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                            After the first two weeks of usage:
                                            Bright and clear. Very sharp at f/5 even at the corners. HSM works fast and silent. Range fitted perfect to my other lenses on my a65

                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

                                            Share this review

                                             
                                            5.0

                                            Great Lense

                                            By Tim

                                            from Seattle

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easily Interchangeable
                                            • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                            • Rugged
                                            • Strong Construction

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Landscape/Scenery

                                              Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                              Had this now for a few weeks...works great. No issues.

                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                              • Yes

                                              Share this review

                                               
                                              5.0

                                              Nice Lenses for a crop-camera

                                              By SwissFall

                                              from Berne, Switzerland

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easily Interchangeable
                                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Strong Construction

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Landscape/Scenery

                                                Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                                Works smoothly with my Sony Alpha700; good picture quality

                                                • Was this a gift?:
                                                • No

                                                Share this review

                                                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                                 
                                                4.0

                                                Nice lens way above kit lens quality

                                                By Central PA

                                                from Central Pennsylvania

                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Consistent Output

                                                Cons

                                                • Slow Focus

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                                  I am a photo enthusiest and wanted an ultra-wide zoom. This one suits me well. It is relativly fast for a mid-price lens and the apeture does not change with zoom.

                                                  On my Sony A100 it does hunt to focus in lower light but easy to switch to manual in these instances.

                                                  Overall I am very pleased with my purchase.

                                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                                  • No

                                                  Share this review

                                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  4.0

                                                  strongly recommended

                                                  By Rui the dropper

                                                  from Dublin, OH

                                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Consistent Output
                                                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                                  • Strong Construction

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Indoors/Low Light
                                                    • Landscape/Scenery

                                                    Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                                    Landscapes,portraits. Have only used it couple of days so I´ve not seen any disvantages yet

                                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                                    • No

                                                    Share this review

                                                    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                                     
                                                    5.0

                                                    Excellent Lens

                                                    By Oli

                                                    from England

                                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easily Interchangeable

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Landscape/Scenery

                                                      Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                                      Bought whilst on holiday, got some wonderful photos around New York.
                                                      Good autofocus and easy manual as well. Excellent wide angle field of view which works well with the alpha.
                                                      Less good: Can only take 1 screw filter to the front without vignetteing.

                                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                                      • No

                                                      Share this review

                                                      (7 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

                                                       
                                                      4.0

                                                      Great Wide Angle Lens

                                                      By Derek P. Miller

                                                      from New York, NY

                                                      About Me Semi-Professional

                                                      Verified Reviewer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Consistent Output
                                                      • Lightweight
                                                      • Quick Focus

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Landscape Photography
                                                        • Night Photography

                                                        Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha:

                                                        This is my second Sigma lens. I bought it primarily for landscapes.

                                                        The 3.5 throughout is what pulled me to this lens over the similar f4 -5.6 version.

                                                        I have yet to really put this lens through its paces, but so far I am very satisfied.

                                                        Share this review

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