Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5 Wide Angle Zoom EX DC HSM Lens for Pentax
24cm Closest Focusing Distance, 82mm Filter, 13 Elements in 10 Groups
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Overview & Features top

10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

  • A DC series lens designed exclusively for use with smaller chip APS-c cameras
  • Produces images with exaggerated perspective with its wide angle view from 102.4º
  • HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
  • Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements and one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element provides excellent color correction of aberrations
  • A lens hood, front/rear lens cap and carrying case are included with the lens.
f3.5 aperture throughout the entire zoom range and is perfect for low light photography. Sigma wide angle lenses accentuate the relationship of subjects within a photo and thus become an important creative tool. This Sigma fast fixed aperture makes photography easier for the photographer who wishes to precisely control their depth of field and also for working with non TTL Flash systems. Super Multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, four aspherical lenses provide correction for distortion and inner focusing System eliminates front lens rotation and suitable for use of polarizing filters Perfect for shooting landscape photography, architecture, building interiors, photojournalism, wedding photography, group pictures and more.
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Hood Included LH873-01
Specification top
General
Lens Type
Wide Angle
Focal Length
10-20 mm
Zoom / Fixed
Zoom
Lens Mount
Pentax
Min. Focal Length (mm)
10 mm
Max. Focal Length (mm)
20 mm
 
Performance
Focusing
<not specified>
Closest Focusing Distance
24 cm
Silent motor
Yes
Angle of View
102.4 - 63.8
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Max Magnification Ratio
1:6.6
Image Stabilizer
<not specified>
 
Construction
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
13/10
Diaphragm Blades
7
 
Physical Characteristics
Filter Diameter
82 mm
Diameter
87
Length
88
Weight
520
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (160)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Expert score (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
User score (152)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.7/10
  
Design (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Value for money (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.1/10
PROS• strong construction • easily interchangeable • consistent output • quick focus • durable
Expert Reviews
ePHOTOzine
30 September 2009
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
With a brighter f/3.5 aperture, the new Sigma 10-20mm lens will be better for low-light photographers. Priced at £440, does the new lens warrant the price tag? Read more ...
PROSVery good resolution, Good build quality, Excellent value, Low levels of Chromatic Aberrations
CONS82mm filter size, Stiff manual focus ring
8.0/10
photozone.de
9 November 2009
Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
In the past years Sigma has offered one of the most attractive options regarding ultra wide angle lenses for APS-C cameras. The 10-20 mm f/4.0-5.6 EX combines an attractive price with very good optical performance. Read more ...
6.7/10
LensTip.com
25 September 2009
10-20 mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Originally posted 2009-09-22 on Optyczne.pl As we’ve written several times, most leading optics manufacturers have lately decided to replace or extend their offer of ultra wide angle lenses. Nikon, already having a 12-24 model, introduced a 10-24 mm. Read more ...
CONSlarge chromatic aberration in the middle of focal lengths, quite large distortion at the shortest focal length, very large vignetting, noticeable coma
User Reviews
warehouseexpress.com
7 April 2012
AWESOMELY WIDE!
This lens is so wide it takes some getting used to. To get something in frame, that you'd normally shoot from say 5m away, this this lens needs you to practically be touching the subject - IT HAS THAT WIDE A FIELD OF VIEW. Read more ...
PROSConsistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
CONSHeavy
10.0/10
Amazon
2 May 2012
Nice lens...when it focuses.
I've used this extensively for the last year or so on my Nikon D5000 and bought it predominantly for action (rock-climbing) and landscape shots. Unfortunately, the auto-focus was extremely disappointing so I returned it. Read more ...
6.0/10
epinions.com
25 January 2012
Truly a Gem for Landscape Artists
The Sigma 10-20mm is always with me on my family vacations. The 20mm is perfect to capture everythin Read more ...
PROSSharp at all F-Stops Lightweight & versatile
CONSVignette and fish eye effects with lens at its widest
8.0/10