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

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
Slightly more magnification 1:6 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% 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: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: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: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: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

$599
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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
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 Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$2,199
Magnification Has better macro
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price More expensive
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Low light lens
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx

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

Wide angle lens

$349
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 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

$1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II 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
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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

$780
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
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
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$649
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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