Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs
The Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom lens offers an ultra-wide zoom solution to digital cameras, and was exclusively designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. The super wide-angle capability of this zoom lens (equivalent range of approx. 15-30mm when used with a Nikon digital SLR camera (*) makes it a very powerful tool for both indoor and landscape photography.
DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is made to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result, these lenses are also more compact and lightweight, and are better matched to digital SLR cameras.
(*) Note: Not compatible with 35mm cameras or digital cameras using full-size image sensors (e.g. Kodak DCS14n or DCS PRO SLR/n).
- EX lens series denotes excellence of engineering and new technology
- Correction for various types of aberration provided by three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element and two aspherical lenses
- Equipped with the silent, responsive and high speed Hyper Sonic Motor and provides fulltime manual focus override
- Minimum focusing distance of 9.4" (24 cm) at all focal lengths
- The IF (Internal Focusing) design offers smooth and fast autofocus and non-rotating filter attachment
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10 - 20 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| 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 | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.4 x 3.5" (8.64 x 8.89 cm) |
| Weight | 1.14 lb (520 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 149 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (62)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (59)
- Strong construction (43)
- Improves picture quality (39)
- Durable (36)
Cons
- Heavy (9)
- Heavy / bulky (7)
Best Uses
- Shooting outdoors (54)
- General purpose (33)
- Panoramic filming (33)
- Shooting indoors (33)
- Special effects (31)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (37), Tech savvy (31), Semi-professional (12), Aspiring film maker (7), Film professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (35), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
10-20mm of image capturing fun
This is an excellent lens for its price range. It is well built and functions and reacts like a Nikkor lens with my D200. It is a bit heavy, but it makes you confident...Read complete review
This is an excellent lens for its price range. It is well built and functions and reacts like a Nikkor lens with my D200. It is a bit heavy, but it makes you confident in its build. It is really sharp and good color rendition. Have not noticed any really distinct vignetting when photographing skies or solid and even colored backgrounds. Has some Chromatic aberration, but not much more than any of the Nikkors in this price range. I have the DX 18-70mm Nikkor and it has a bit more CA than the Sigma. Sure the Nikkor 12-24mm out weighs this lens in producing image quality, but that additional 2mm makes a difference and if you are creative and Photoshop savvy, there is no real point in dishing out additional few hundred bucks for the Nikkor 12-24mm. I have tried the 12-24mm and unless you scrutinize the image from the Sigma in comparison to the Nikkor with a fine-tooth comb, you really will not notice the difference.
Buy it and you will love it.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Loved this little gem... BUT
I had to return the lens. My copy was very much soft and out of focus. I ended up buying the Tokina 12-24mm f/4. I didn't want to take a chance on...Read complete review
I had to return the lens. My copy was very much soft and out of focus. I ended up buying the Tokina 12-24mm f/4. I didn't want to take a chance on receiving another bad copy of the Sigma. Sigma needs to improve on their QC issues.
Shooting at 10mm was great and actually liked the distortion that it would produce as I was also looking at buying a fish eye lens. Found NO CA in my pictures. I like the speed of the HSM motor and would not hunt at all even in a dark room. This lens does vignette a little but can be corrected in CS3 or with DXO optics software. This is a great landscape lens with a great FOV. The extra 2mm on the wide end is huge.
This lens comes with a nice case and a nice lens hood. The lens hood is reversible for attachment for storage. I also loved the fact that the threads for a filter was a metal design. I had no problem with the lens cap. Lens construction seems to be very nice. Coating on the lens maybe a personal like or dislike for your taste. This didn't seem to bother me one way or other. Is it built like a Tokina Tank? ... No, But more than adequate and seems that it would last a long time if taken care of properly.
Bottom Line:
I would highly recommend this lens and I would purchase this lens again providing that I could get a good copy. Only reason for 3 stars would be QC issues and a bad copy of this lens, otherwise it would have been 5 stars
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Smooth feeling controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Expansive scenics
- Foreground emphasis
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
I'm a recent convert to digital capture, coming from decades of slide film photography, and with a host of wide-angle lenses.
This lens was purchased to replace both my 15mm Sigma fisheye lens, and my 17mm rectilinear Tamron lens, both of which I've loved for years.
These lenses are now insufficiently wide, when used with my Nikon DSLR, hence the new Sigma zoom wide-angle.
This Signma zoom does not have the (intentional) distortion of the fisheye (which I will miss, on occasion), but returns me to the wonderful wide-angle world of both the 15mm and 17mm lenses.
I find the lens sharp, easy to use, and with minimal distortion. I'm a camera-support advocate, so the slow lens is not a hindrance for me ... and it's wide enough that I can easily handhold my shots, if need be. The autofocus works well, while the manual focus and zoom controls have a nice tactile feel to them.
I'll leave the technical evaluations to the experts, as they have already been published, and I read them myself before buying this lens. I will say that, if your "standard lens" for 35mm was a 24mm focal length as mine was, this lens is for you!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- Bulky Design
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Bought it cause I wanted to get more of NYCs skyscrapers into my pics and I'm really happy with the results. You can e.g. get a cycler and the entire Empire State Building behind it on a pic easily. Lot of fun playing around with fun things close up and still getting a lot of interesting 'scenery' in the back.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
For landscape pictures
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Good for inner photos
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Upgrade
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Extremely happy with this lens. Had few trial shots locally and I'm so looking forward to taking many more shots during our upcoming vacation...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Used for outdoor shots in the mountains of Northern Ca. Not to heavy,fits nicely in the "Clik" backback. very smooth zoom. Can't say anything bad about it. I've had very good luck with the new Sigma Lens for my Nikons.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
The quality and ease of use make this an image capturing experience a true value
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Bulky Design
Best Uses
- Landscape
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Absolutely a wonderful lens. I've had it for a few weeks now and it performs perfectly. A must have.
PS- I have a Nikon D3000, most lenses don't work because there is no internal auto focus in the body. That makes this perfect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Love this lens. I mainly use it for small rooms. I had great experience shooting landscapes though. It keeps lines more then fairly straight.
I've heard bad reviews about the auto focus not being quick enough. I had no problems with this issue. A++
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
I reviewed just about every lens in this Ultra wide angle lens class. The Sigma 10-20 was the best compromise between price and quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Price and quality pics
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
The Sigma 10-20 I have found to be just what I needed. Shooting the majority of my pics underwater the wide angle lens captures subjects as well as scenery in a manner which have met or surpassed my expectations. The price of the lens didn't break the bank either. The only draw back i can see is that it seems fragile. It has a bit more plastic than say a Tonika lens. For a weekend warrior like myself this lens was the perfect fit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Nice build
- Smooth zoom
Cons
- Bad distortion
- Medium build quality
- Not sharp throughout fram
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
The lens is built pretty well, feels solid. I was mostly uncomfortable with the distortion and softness in the corners. If ANYTHING is in the corner or around the edges of the frame, it becomes very skewed and distorted. Not good for landscapes unless you like extremely fat skewed things on the edge of your image. The center was sharp but not the edges. A friend of mine has the tokina 12-24 which controls distortion wayyy better IMO. In the end I returned the lens and bought the Nikon 16-85 which is an amazing lens. Build quality is 10 times better. I will eventually pair that with the tokina 11-16 f/2.8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
works great for landscape and lowlight pictures. Is also very useful for video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Color Saturation
- Improves Picture Quality
- Low distortion
- Sharp
- Zoom rangeperformance
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
After a lot of research online, the Tokina 11-16mm was my first choice and this lens was my second choice but the Tokina was out of stock and I was about to depart on my adventure so I settled for my second choice.
After using this lens, I am completely satisfied and would gladly make it my first choice now. Well built, sharp, low distortion and CA's but the thing that really surprised me was the outstanding color saturation. The lens is a bit heavy but it balances well on my Nikon D300.
I first used this lens at Meteor Crater in AZ and even at 10mm it was difficult to get the whole crater (Tokina is only 11mm) but the resulting images were excellent. At the end of the crater rim guided walk, the guide will take your picture on Picture Rock overhanging the rim of the crater with your camera. The guide has done this thousands of times with many rigs but when I handed him my camera with this lens mounted on it at 10mm, he repeated several times "I really like this lens" further confirming my feeling that I made the right choice.
So as fate would have it, I ended up totally satisfied with my second choice (now my first!) that provides a wider angle of view, a greater zoom range and saved money in the process.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
I am a *beginner* amateur photographer, and I became increasingly frustrated by my attempts at landscape photography, with a standard lens. This lens has removed my frustrations! It also appears to be constructed solidly, and I truly expect it to last for years.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Excellent lens. Well built, Very sharp with some fuzziness at edges which is to be expected from a superwide lens. Excellent servide from B&H.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscapes
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Currently using this lens between a D-90 and a D-200 and the results are sharp. The 10-20 mm more than makes up for the Nikon's 1.5 form factor.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No Increase In Performance
- Poor Clarity
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Very nice angle of view.
alright CA.
Distortion was acceptable for such a wide lens, not much at 20mm.
Fast focusing, Problems with front focusing however.
very soft corners at 10mm, not so pronounced at 20mm.
The problem with this lens was the front focusing, and a soft left side at all focal ranges. I returned it and got the Tokina 124 DX II. The Tokina is a much better lens all around.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
Reproduces color so well. i enjoy the the range of the lens for scenic and architecture. This is a must have lens for anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Fast accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscapescenery
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLRs:
This lens gives an amazing field of view, and it makes the place look big and far. For indoor shooting its not the best lens, i would get the f/3.5 version, but outdoor i could shoot at f/11 handheld. Great definition and minimum distortion(but not recommended for architecture, with straight lines)
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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