Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

At its widest, the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops

Slightly more magnification

1:5.1 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

Slightly more zoom

2.4x

Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Learn more about
the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Much narrower aperture

f/22

f/4.5

At its narrowest, the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef goes 4.6 f-stops narrower

Has a silent focus motor

Sigma HSM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Good wide-angle
	10 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Poor telephoto

SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:	24 mm
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:	20 mm

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	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.

Poor zoom

SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:	2.4x
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:	2x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$759

Has a higher max f/stop

Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a wider aperture

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$938

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a wider aperture

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$479

Much narrower aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$649

Much narrower aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

Image stabilization

Much narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Much narrower aperture

Has a consant aperture

More expensive

Longer

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$400

Much more zoom

Image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly longer

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$649

Narrower aperture

Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k

Low light lens

$449

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Compare the 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$379

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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Tamron
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
vs
Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef