Sigma
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly shorter 63 mm vs 88 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly smaller diameter 63 mm vs 87 mm
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 Around 30% smaller lens at the end
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 306 g vs 0.5 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Learn more about
the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM:10 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:10.5 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM:20 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:10.5 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$780
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$269
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Wide angle lens

$479
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Pentax SMC -DA 15mm f/4 ED AL

Pentax SMC -DA 15mm f/4 ED AL

Wide angle lens

$647
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC -DA 15mm f/4 ED AL vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$579
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Length Slightly longer
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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