Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM § 03 Head to head
Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM vs Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye
Sigma 10–20mm f/3.5 has a brighter maximum aperture. Tokina 10–17mm f/3.5-4.5 is 170 g lighter.
The Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is a 10–20mm f/3.5 zoom, and the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye is a 10–17mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
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Key differences
Why is the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM better than the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.5-4.5)
- Longer reach (20mm vs 17mm)
- More aperture blades (7 vs 6)
Why is the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better than the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM?
- 170 g lighter (350 g vs 520 g)
- 17 mm shorter (71.1 mm vs 88.2 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.14 m vs 0.24 m)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 170 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 170 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10–20mm | 10–17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 ◆ | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Fisheye zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 520 g (18.34 oz) | 350 g (12.3 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 87.3 x 88.2 mm | 69.5 mm (diameter) x 71.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) | 0.14 m (5.5 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.39x |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 ◆ | 6 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Canon EF-S | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2009 | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Tokina
- 88.2 × 87.3 mm
- 71.1 × 69.5 mm
The Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is 17 mm longer and 170 g heavier than the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye.
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Sample frames
Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- The Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM opens to f/3.5, against f/3.5-4.5 on the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye.
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- The Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye weighs 350 g, 170 g less than the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM (520 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- The Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye focuses down to 0.14 m, against 0.24 m for the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM.
- Is the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 170 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 170 g lighter to carry.
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