Sigma
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/4.5
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 At its narrowest, the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f goes 4.6 f-stops narrower
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
More magnification 1:3.3 (0.3x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2.5x larger in your photo
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $649.00 vs $938.45
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 The best price we've seen is $289 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

More zoom 2.4x vs 1x
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 Around 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX :Nikon AF-S
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:10 mm
10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX :24 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
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S 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
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
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 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$799
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$999
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S 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
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
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
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

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