Sigma
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly cheaper $649.00 vs $1,349.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $700 cheaper (2.1x less)
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
More magnification 1:2.6 (0.4x) vs 1:3.3 (0.3x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 1.9x vs 1x
Help
 Around 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fisheye Both are fisheye lenses Help
Extremely wide circular images
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 8-15mm f/4L USM:Canon USM
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:10 mm
EF 8-15mm f/4L USM:8 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:10 mm
EF 8-15mm f/4L USM:15 mm

Compared to fisheye lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

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

Wide angle lens

$349
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$899
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646
Magnification Has worse macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Magnification Has worse macro
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$349
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

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