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

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

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

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

Much narrower aperture

f/22

f/4.5

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

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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:	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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f:	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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$649

Has a narrower aperture

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

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

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$859

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Compare the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Fisheye lens

$399

Is a fisheye lens

Has a fixed aperture

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $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

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

Fisheye lens

$649

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

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

Samyang 8mm Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Compare the 8mm Samsung-nx vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Is a prime lens

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f