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

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

Sigma
77 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm

7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm

7Artisans
58 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 is widely praised as an excellent value ultra-wide-angle lens, delivering sharp images and solid build quality for its price. Users highlight its versatility for landscapes, architecture, and astrophotography, though some note corner softness, distortion, and occasional slow autofocus. Overall, it is a highly recommended choice for those seeking an affordable wide-angle option.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Sharp image quality
  • Solid build quality
  • Versatile for landscapes and architecture
  • Fast aperture f/3.5
Cons
  • Corner softness at wide apertures
  • Noticeable distortion at 10mm
  • Chromatic aberration in corners
  • Slow autofocus in some conditions
  • No image stabilization
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👎 Distortion 5
👎 Corner sharpness 4
👎 Autofocus speed 3

7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and snappy autofocus
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Lightweight design
  • Great for video
Cons
  • Internal stabilizer movement when off
  • Not parfocal
  • Focus-by-wire system
  • Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 2
🤔 Build quality 5
👍 Weight and portability 2
👍 Video suitability 2

Scores

Portrait
Sigma
78
7Artisans
34
Video Cinema
Sigma
78
7Artisans
53
Budget
Sigma
75
7Artisans
46
Professional
Sigma
71
7Artisans
50
Macro
Sigma
70
7Artisans
55
Landscape
Sigma
68
7Artisans
45
Street
Sigma
67
7Artisans
53
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
57
7Artisans
50
Travel
Sigma
54
7Artisans
50

Specifications

Sigma EX DC 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm
Optics
Typewide-angleprime
Focal Length Min10 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max20 mm35 mm
Elements1311
Groups108
Aspherical Elements4★2
ED Elements3★1
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/35
Min Aperturef/3.5f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades711★
Build
MountNikon FFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed—✗
Weight0.52 kg0.18 kg★
Filter Thread82 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeHSMSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Focus
Min Focus Distance82 mm50 mm★
Max Magnification0.15x★0.1x

Pros & Cons

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

  • Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (78th percentile)

7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm is $500 cheaper (6.0x less).

Sigma EX DC 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM0.128score per dollar
vs
7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm0.578score per dollar

7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm offers 4.5x better value for money

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

7Artisans LITE series AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma EX DC 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Scores 77 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.

Sigma EX DC 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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