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Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX vs Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

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Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX

Wideangle Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX
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Wideangle Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX vs Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX for the F(DX) Mount and Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM for the F(DX) Mount, two Wideangle Zoom lenses from Tokina and Sigma.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX Key Specs

  • 14-20mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 725g.
  • Diameter: 89mm
  • Length: 106mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x

Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Key Specs

  • 10-20mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 520g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.24m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x

What type of photography are the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX and Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX and the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitAverageFair
TravelGoodAverage
StreetVery GoodAverage
WeddingAverageFair
Walk AroundGoodAverage
VloggingVery GoodGood
LandscapeVery GoodVery Good
MacroPoorPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM with a length of 88mm is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM's 87mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM weighs 520g, 28% (205g) lighter than the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX's weight of 725g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
81mm
84mm 470g Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II Lens Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II
89mm
84mm 560g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Lens Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
85mm
84mm 440g Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR
73mm
77mm 230g Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Lens Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF
90mm
83mm 485g Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 DX II Lens Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II
90mm
84mm 540g Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED Lens Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED
87mm
83mm 460g Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX Lens Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX
90mm
84mm 570g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX and Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.

Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has a focal range of 14-20mm and 1.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 21-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM has a focal range of 10-20mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX over Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

Max Aperture - Wide 2 vs 3.5 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2 vs 3.5 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Internal Zoom Yes vs No Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming

Reasons to choose Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM over Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX

Focal Length - Wide 10mm vs 14mm 4mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom 2.00x vs 1.40x More flexible focal coverage
Weight 520g vs 725g 205g lighter
Diameter 87mm vs 89mm 2mm smaller in diameter
Length 88mm vs 106mm 18mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.24m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.15x vs 0.12x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX and Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX and Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust


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Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX vs Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Tokina Sigma
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Wideangle Zoom Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX) Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 14-20mm 10-20mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black -
Zoom Method Rotary (internal) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock No -
Zoom Ratio 1.4X 2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.0 F3.5
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13 13
Optical Groups 11 10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.28m 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.12X 0.15X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type - Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal -
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 725g 520g
Diameter 89mm 87mm
Length 106mm 88mm
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 82mm 82mm
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code BH-823 -
Tripod Collar No No
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