Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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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 Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f.
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 Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.1x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM:8 mm
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:10 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM:f/4.5
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:f/4
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM:16 mm
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:20 mm
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Magnification Poor magnification Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM:1:8.3 (0.1x)
10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:1:6.7 (0.1x)

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
2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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 Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D 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
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM 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
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 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Low light lens

$609
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro

Low light lens

$549
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 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
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 SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$569
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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 Narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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