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Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Nikon F (DX) Review

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Main Features

  • 10-20mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 470g.
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Length: 81mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.24m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x
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Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Overview

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is compatible with cameras that have 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.

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM has a focal range of 10-20mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR , Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD in Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 10mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f32 at 20mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 SLD glass elements
  • 2 hybrid aspherical elements
  • 1 glass mold aspherical

Lens Hood

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
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Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 10-20mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 6
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 3 SLD glass elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 glass mold aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 470g
Diameter 84mm
Length 81mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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