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10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon image

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Brand: Sigma

Located in: Photography, Camera Lenses

Super wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. This ultra-wide zoom lens has a wide angle of view from 102.4 - 63.8 degrees (when Sigma mount is used) and it is exclusive to digital SLR cameras. SLD glass elements effectively compensate color aberration. Aspherical lenses provide maximum correction for distortion and various aberrations; high image quality is displayed throughout the entire zoom range. The HSM equipped models makes fast AF speeds and quiet shooting a reality, and it is also capable of full-time manual focus. It has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4" (24cm) at all focal lengths. It is also equipped with an integral Petal-type hood to block out extraneous light. Ultra-wide zoom lens 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens allows enjoyment of super wide-angle photography and it is a very powerful tool for indoor shooting and landscape photography with APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Wide angle of view 102.4-63.8 degrees (for Sigma mount)

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(8), Durable(7), Easily interchangeable(7), Fast / accurate auto-focus(4), Fast focus(6)

Cons:

Heavy(3)

Best Uses:

General purpose(4), Landscape photography(8), Special effects(3)

Describe Yourself:

Photo enthusiast(7), Semi-professional(4)

This is by far my favorite lens.

By Lorraine

from Massachusetts on 12/27/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Night Photography, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

I bought this lens for my daughter for Christmas but only after having one myself for about a year. It is my favorite lens and bought one for her because she wanted it and also because I didn't want to keep sharing. I originally bought it for landscapes - sunrise is my specialty. She started taking portraits with interesting perspectives and one ribbons. I then experimented and use it for many other things.
The sharpness is the best feature. It is so wide that I often have to remember not to get my own feet in the shot. It gives me a creative option I did not have before. We both love this lens.

Images shared by: Lorraine

10-20 Experimenting

Amazing.. Couldn't be happier

By Chacha

from Seattle on 11/16/2009

Pros:

Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

Way better the Canon comp

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Better than it seems

By SK

from State College, PA on 11/16/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Durable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

This lens is mostly being used in landscape photography and sometimes in architectural buildings. Also from macro to group shots.
This lens is build very well, very solid, focus is quick, and basically don't have cons, though I wish sometimes it was f/2.8.

great lens

By pooky

from Irvington NJ on 10/15/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

very light in wt easy to use

Exelent new experience

By aleshmike

from Staten Island, NY on 8/4/2009

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Special Effects

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

Happy to have this lens

Nice lens

By Pape Design

from Columbus, OH on 6/29/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Quick Focus

Cons:

Heavy

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

Bought a "puffer" to cover my pop-up flash and diffuse light. It takes care of the dark shadows on the floor due to the angle of the lens.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great lens for Ultra Wide Angle!

By Steve Mr. T

from Chicago, IL on 6/29/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Strong Construction

Cons:

Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Night Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

I recently purchased a Sigma 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 since I plan to be travelling and want to first test out this lens. I have limited budget so I am contemplating between the Sigma and the Tokina (which is hard to get). Canon 10-22mm is another option but that means I have to cough up an extra $300 (I'd rather save the money for different lens). I don't regret my decision to go with the Sigma. What I love about the lens is that it gives an ultra wide-angle view, produces warm color, has a durable and proffesional built. It comes standard with a hood. Zooming in and out feels solid and smooth. This is my third week owning this and I have taken great landscape photos of Chicago twilight with this and am looking forward to testing this out during my trip. I am attaching a sample photo shot with this lens on my XS body. I originally was worried if 4.5-5.6 does not provide big enough aperture, but for the landscape photo purpose, you don't need fast lens, as you will be using tripod anyway. Sigma is releasing a similar lens with fixed f/4 in July for additional $200. To me, it is not worth the upgrade. Good luck with your decision. This lens won't fail you.

Images shared by: Steve Mr. T

Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, IL

Tags: Made with Product

Great lens!

By Chris

from Sunnyvale on 6/11/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Special Effects, Sports/Action

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

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Victim of Poor Sigma Quality Control

By Seska from California on 5/2/2009

Cons:

Blurry Focus, Tough To Attach

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

Sigma is known for their poor quality control, and alas I got a bum copy of this lens. Asymmetric focusing problems (common with this lens) and a very unpleasant crunching sound when trying to attach and detach the lens, as if the threads were slightly off. I ended up exchanging the lens for a Tamron telephoto...yes, completely different lens, I know, but I'd been looking for a telephoto as well as the super wide-angle.

However, I may try this lens again at some point to see if I get a good copy since the field of view was outstanding for landscapes.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great for Realestate Shooting

By Dean_co

from Detroit MI on 4/8/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Lens Creep

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Realestate

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

This lens is great for shooting indoors.

IT'S DIFFERENT

By BON

from BARRINGTON, IL on 4/2/2009

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

ROOMS

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO USE THIS LENS. IT TAKES SOME PRACTICE. GREAT FOR TAKING PHOTOS OF ROOMS.

A must have

By rc

from long beach on 2/25/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Special Effects, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

This was the first lens I bought to start upgrading from my Canon XS kit lens 18-55 and 70-300. I suppose when you compare this wide angle EX sigma lens to the kit lenes it kind of make you see how much better quality and build of the lens. I am new to photography and I can even see the picture quality difference with this. I did tons seaching for wide angle lenses and picked this easily over the Canon and def. over the Tamron. Highly recommended

Good value

By Tony the Nuc guy

from Michigan on 10/27/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landcape

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon:

well built. Reversed direction on zoom ring.

Customer Reviews about the 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM AF Lens For Canon at Abes of Maine