Sigma
4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f.
Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
More magnification 1:3.3 (0.3x) vs 1:6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fisheye Both are fisheye lenses Help
Extremely wide circular images
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:4.5 mm
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:10 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:4.5 mm
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:10 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G 8mm/F3.5

Panasonic Lumix G 8mm/F3.5

Fisheye lens

$640
Length Slightly shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G 8mm/F3.5 vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Fisheye lens

$649
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range More zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D 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

$569
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

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