Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f.
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the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
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the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
20 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:1:6.7 (0.1x)
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:1:6.7 (0.2x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks 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
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$859
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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

$569
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$649
Aperture Has a 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
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Focus motor Lacks 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
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f

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

Fisheye lens

$399
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Samyang 8mm Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 8mm Samsung-nx vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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