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Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

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5 editorial reviews
A relatively old design from Sigma’s stable, this lens maintains a constant attractionRead more
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is a wide angle lens existing in the already highly competitive world of wide angle zoom lenses. There are many wide lenses available and it’s sometimes difficult to sort through them all.Read more
Released earlier this year, the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is a mouthful to say but a true pleasure to work with.  I begrudgingly write this review because it means I have to send the test lens back to Sigma…. …and I really don’t want to! I had the task of testing this lens […]Read more
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Pros

  • The build quality of the lens is excellent
  • accurate
  • fast and quiet and the build quality is very good

Cons

  • None of these shortcomings is a killer
  • the hood is a wreck
  • The lens has only one switch on it

Key specs

  • 13
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 10, 20 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM - Variants

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    • Sony A
    • Pentax K
    • Sigma SA
    • Nikon F
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10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM for Sony A
  • 202962
  • 870553
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM for Pentax K
  • 202961
  • 870557
  • 03044.202961
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM for Sigma SA
  • 202956
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM for Nikon F
  • 202955
  • 6030512
  • 870556
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM for Canon EF
  • 202954
  • 6030899
  • 870554
  • 202101

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM - Pros & Cons

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Pros

  • The build quality of the lens is excellent
  • accurate
  • fast and quiet and the build quality is very good
  • fast
  • quiet and very accurate
  • Sharpness in the center and borders is very good
  • Sharpness in the center is very good
  • Sharpness at the edges seems fairly good by f4
  • well in the field yielding good color and contrast
  • Flare resistance is surprisingly good for a UWA
  • Feel and build quality is excellent

Cons

  • None of these shortcomings is a killer
  • the hood is a wreck
  • The lens has only one switch on it
  • Sigma's bokeh is a bit rough
  • no depth of field markings or infrared index
  • The front lens does not rotate while focusing so using a polarizer
  • lens lacks image stabilization
  • The focus system does not rotate the front of the lens
  • great lenses tend to fly just beneath the radar of the mainstream photo industry
  • chromatic aberration is very faint overall
  • petal shaped lens hood doesn t add much more girth to the entire outfit

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Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Nikon F
  • Pentax K
  • Sigma SA
  • Sony A
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Aperture
Aperture max3.5
Aperture min22
Number of diaphragm blades7
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Optics
Elements13
Groups10
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 SLD element
  • 2 ELD elements
  • 2 Aspherical elements
  • 2 Hybrid aspherical elements
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight18.34 oz
Diameter3.44 in
Length3.47 in
Filter size3.23 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length10 - 20
Maximum magnification0.15 x
Image stabilisationyes
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Closest focusing distance0.24
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Hood suppliedyes

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