Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM.
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops
Narrower aperture f/27 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM goes 0.6 f-stops narrower
Slightly more magnification 1:6 (0.2x) vs 1:7.8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 385 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:Canon USM
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:8 mm
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:10 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:16 mm
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:22 mm
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

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
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:2x
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:2.2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

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

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 Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
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

$938
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
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 Has a wider aperture
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f

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

Fisheye lens

$899
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/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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