Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha
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
Go To
| 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) |
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Ratings Distribution
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (4)
- Consistent output (3)
- Easily interchangeable (3)
- Strong construction (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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