Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR § 03 Head to head
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR vs Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon 10–20mm f/4.5-5.6 has a longer reach. Sigma 8–16mm f/4.5-5.6 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Nikon F mount: the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR is a 10–20mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, and the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an 8–16mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom. On paper the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 
Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR better than the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?
- Longer reach (20mm vs 16mm)
- 315 g lighter (230 g vs 545 g)
- 33 mm shorter (73 mm vs 105.7 mm long)
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.22 m vs 0.24 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Newer design (2017 vs 2010)
Why is the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM better than the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR?
- Wider field of view (8mm vs 10mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10–20mm | 8–16mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-29 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | DX (APS-C) | APS-C |
| Weight | 230 g (8.1 oz) ◆ | 545 g (19.22 oz) |
| Dimensions | 77 mm (diameter) x 73 mm (length) | 75 x 105.7 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.22 m (8.7 inches) ◆ | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Vibration Reduction with up to 3.5 stops of compensation) ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 (rounded) | 7 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 11 groups (including 3 aspherical elements) | 15 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2017 | 2010 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Sigma
- 73 × 77 mm
- 105.7 × 75 mm
The Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is 33 mm longer and 315 g heavier than the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR.
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Sample frames
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?
- The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR weighs 230 g, 315 g less than the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM (545 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?
- The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR focuses down to 0.22 m, against 0.24 m for the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM.
- Do the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR and the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM have image stabilization?
- Only the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
- Is the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
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