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Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
 
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Technical Details

  • Super wide-angle lens designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras
  • Hyper Sonic motor
  • 10 to 20 mm focal length
  • 14 elements in 10 groups
  • 3 special low dispersion and 3 aspherical lens elements
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Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX Lens: Recommended by dpreview.com
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The Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is, on paper at least, a very attractive option for APS-C users looking for an ultra-wideangle zoom. The standout selling points are undoubtedly that 10mm wideangle view and the HSM focusing motor, which when coupled with Sigma's traditionally keen pricing, makes for a compelling overall package. In the flesh that promise is to a great extent realized; optically the lens is a solid if not outstanding performer, build quality is up to Sigma's usual standards, and the focusing is indeed fast, silent and accurate. So far, so good.

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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches ; 1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0007U00XK
  • Item model number: B0007U00XK
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (206 customer reviews)
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    #30 in  Camera & Photo > Lenses > SLR Camera Lenses
    #42 in  Camera & Photo > Accessories > Film Camera Accessories
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2003

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Designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras capable of wide-angle photography, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 lens is a powerful tool for landscape photography and other wide-angle applications. The lens offers an ultra-wide angle of view of 94.5 to 56.8 degrees, with three special low dispersion (SLD) glass elements and three aspherical lenses providing optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The lens also incorporates a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) to ensure quiet, high-speed autofocusing in addition to full-time manual focusing. Other features include a close focusing distance of 9.4 inches, a non-rotating lens barrel that perfectly suits the petal-shaped lens hood (included), and a one-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 10-20mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/4-5.6
  • Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
  • Angle of view: 94.5 to 56.8 degrees
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 6
  • Minimum aperture: f/22
  • Minimum focusing distance: 9.4 inches
  • Maximum magnification: 1:6.7
  • Mount: Nikon
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Filter size: Petal-type hood
  • Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches long
  • Weight: 17.5 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year

Product Description

Sigma provides the new ultra-wide angle zoom lens from 15mm and this lens is the first of its kind in the world. It can be useful for images of landscapes, large buildings, group photographs or even more. The perspective that changes with the angle-of-view gives picture an extraordinary feeling. Delicate compositions can be adjusted by lens zooming and this is helpful for close-up photography. Provides deep depth of field with its short focal length for amazing photographic expressions. This ultra-wide zoom lens covers a large wide-angle range from 15 mm to 30 mm. With a minimum focusing distance of 30 cm(11.8 inches) throughout the entire zoom range, it is an ideal lens for Digital SLR Cameras. It incorporates hybrid aspherical lens in the front lens group to minimize distortion and astigmatism, and molded glass aspherical lens in the rear lens group to minimize spherical aberration. Minimization of the distortion is a most important issue for zoom lens, but Sigma has succeeded, to provide image quality with minimal distortion by employing aspherical lenses. This lens in corporates an internal focusing system, which eliminates front lens rotation. Since focusing do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. Also it is allowing the use of a Petal-type Hood. The lens also incorporates Dual-Focus (DF) mechanism. It is easy to hold the lens, since the focusing ring does not rotate during auto-focus, yet it provides adequate focusing torque of the focusing ring during manual focusing of the lens.
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185 of 187 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't plan on buying this lens but I am glad I did, October 21, 2006
By Craig 1959 "RAV Fan" (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews
I went into a local camera store to look at the Nikon 12-24mm wide angle zoom to eventually augment the Nikon 50mm 1.8 and 18-200mm VR I currently use on my D200. After seeing the Sigma 10-20mm, taking test shots with it and the Nikon, and then printing the shots in the store, I walked out with the Sigma lens.

I had planned to buy the 12-24mm Nikon next Spring when my budget would allow the expenditure. I have had success with Nikon optics in the past - starting with my first Nikon FM back in the seventies. The Sigma's good construction, nice finish, smooth+fast+quiet focusing and 10mm focal length convinced me to try my first non-Nikon lens in 30 years. A big factor: The Sigma lens is less than half the price of the Nikon lens here is Canada. It fit my budget, so I took the plunge.

The Sigma fits into my "sharp enough" category. In real world shooting, its sharpness is on par with my 18-200mm Nikon. Both lens are less sharp than my $100 50mm 1.8 when "test" images are blown up to 16"x20" size. I never notice any lack of sharpness in "real" pictures. I care more about color saturation, contrast and color balance anyway. In this area, the Sigma does well. Saturation and contrast are equal to both my other Nikon lens - particularly at f8 and smaller aperatures. Wide open, I find some weakening in contrast. The Sigma has a warmer color termperature than my other lens. One click toward blue in Photoshop would fix this minor variance in color. But I use my 10-20mm almost exclusively for landscapes. The warmer color is generally a good thing.

I have noticed some vignetting @ 10mm f4. Zooming to 12mm or stopping down to f5.6 elminates any artifacts in pictures I have taken thus far. I have found it's more important to avoid "thick framed" filters - and stacking filters is a no no with this lens. They cause more darkening than a wide open f-stop. BTW: I added a 72 to 77mm step-up ring to my 18-200m VR Nikon to allow me to share filters between my zoom lens.

I do miss having a manual/autofocus switch on the Sigma lens. I have accidently nudged the manual focus ring a couple of times. With that said, the incredible depth of field of this lens (or any lens at this focal length) means small focusing errors can be tolerated :)

I recommend this lens - even to people like me, who never had a non-nikon lens before.
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184 of 189 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars best value wide angle., February 9, 2006
there are currently 4 wide angle zoom choices available on the EF-S canon mount (d-rebel/xt/20d) canon 10-22, Sigma 12-24, sigma 10-20, tokina 12-24. Of these, sigma 12-24 is the only one which is usuable on a full frame sensor (canon 1d, 5d, possible future cameras). There is sizable difference in field of view between the 10 mm, and 12 mm. and the tokina is closer to 13 mm on its wide end. The sigma retails for about 2/3 the price of the canon. Optically they are very similar, with the canon having a larger maximum aperature, which is generally not important in a wide angle lens. The built construction is EX, they higher line of sigma, and it excellent. The focus motor is HSM, making it fast, and very accurate. Resolution chart show the sharpness to be very close to that of canon. The color and contrast is excellent, the flare and chromatic abberation genenrally well controlled. A fun lens to use, and excellent value.
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79 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Super Glass, June 30, 2006
By RonAnnArbor (Ann Arbor, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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Having purchased both the Nikon 12+ and the Sigma 10+ before returning the Nikkor and keeping this Sigma, I can honestly say that I can not be happier with this lens. The photos are super sharp, the lens works perfectly, it feels good on my D200, and it has become the only other lens I carry along with my 18-200 VR. I can't recommend this lens more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent lens!
I love these lens! Great for landscape photography!Will recommend my friends to get this cos' it only costs half as much as the Nikon ones.
Published 10 days ago by N. Y. Peng

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This is a good lens. Let's get that right out there in the open. It's a good lens.

The price is right on. For 500 bucks, it's tough to beat. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Brandon!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great glass
This is really a fabulous Lens. You can read all about the technical stuff somewhere else.

A word of caution when ordering through amazon though. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Madden

5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air for DX DSLR owners.
First words? "Wow."

Second words? "Why did I wait this long?"

From 2004-2008, I owned a Nikon D70. From 2008 on, I've owned a Nikon D90. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter Chenoweth

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Lens so far, Warranty Problem Resolved
I have yet to put this lens through it's paces so I'll rate it 4 stars for now (could be a 5 ??) Like some others, I had a question about the extended warranty as there was no... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark

5.0 out of 5 stars A good investment in a Wide-Angle lens
I waited to review this lens until I returned from our Hawaiian vacation, but I was very pleased with my purchase from the start. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens for a great value
I have had this lens for over a month and I have to say that I am extremely satisfied with the performance. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Babby

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, had to return it
I took about 150 images with this lens and had to trash all of them. The images were mostly blurry and the color fidelity was just bad, though all of them were taken outdoors... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Zshan

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent lens for half the price
Dont get me wrong, I love Canon lenses and have 2 L series lenses, but there are times when a 3rd party lens is just as good or good enough when you are saving so much money.
Published 3 months ago by SheenL

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wide angle lens for Nikon DX Format
This is a great lens for Nikon DX format (digital). I didn't expect the sharpness of my nikon 20 mm, or even my nikon 18-35 (both FX full frame), in that case I better go the... Read more
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