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

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 Four-thirds

Much narrower aperture

f/22

f/4.5

At its narrowest, the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds 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 Four-thirds

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 Four-thirds:	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 Four-thirds:	2x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

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 Four-thirds

Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$579

Has better macro

Is a fisheye lens

Compare the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

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

Wide angle lens

$938

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly less magnification

Slightly more expensive

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

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Much narrower aperture

Has a consant aperture

Narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

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

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

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499

More zoom

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Auto focus

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef

Low light lens

$449

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Much wider aperture

Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

discussion Which do you think is better?

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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 Four-thirds

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 Four-thirds