Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Has a silent focus motor

Sigma HSM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

More zoom

2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

Yes

Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4

At its widest, the 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

Slightly more magnification

1:5 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

Slightly shorter

63 mm

81 mm

More than 20% shorter

Slightly smaller diameter

63 mm

84 mm

Around 30% smaller lens at the end

Slightly lighter

306 g

470 g

More than 30% lighter

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the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:	10 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:	10.5 mm

Poor telephoto

10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:	20 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:	10.5 mm

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$938

Has a narrower aperture

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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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

Fisheye lens

$649

Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 10mm f/2.8 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

Wide angle lens

$569

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$609

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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

Wide angle lens

$759

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349

Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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

Fisheye lens

$579

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649

Narrower aperture

Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

Much wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Has a consant aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$269

Slightly cheaper

Auto focus

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

Fisheye lens

$750

Less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$899

Narrower aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX