Which one?

[AzureFlyer]

Hi Guys,

Ive been giving serious thought to getting a wide angle... I was going to go for the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM, however due to kerso being out of stock on them and him being on holidays, I'm waiting on him returning before purchasing.

However, it's got me thinking, which one is the better lens? Sigma
10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM or the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM.

I know there is a price difference, and the paying extra doesn't concern me, however the reviews are mixed.

What are your thoughts?

 

[andyred]

Hi James

If you have a look at my Flickr account below, these shots were taken for my mate with my Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6. I've been very pleased with it and would certainly recommend one...

 

[rjbell]

I have the f4 one and happy enough with it but the f3.5 is definitely better. Its also sharper at the edges which is important shooting landscapes. If i was buying today out of the 2 sigma's i would go with the f3.5, although my first choice would be the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 which is an extra £50 again, if paying extra isn't a concern.

 

[digital]

I have the 4-5.6 for sale at http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=5411878#post5411878.

Absolutely mint!

 

[zine]

I have the 4-5.6 for sale at http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=5411878#post5411878.

Absolutely mint!

Do you still have the Sigma 10-20mm lens forsale? I can't access the classified section, but am keen on purchasing it, if the price is reasonable.
Thanks
Ian

 

[Cobra]

Do you still have the Sigma 10-20mm lens forsale? I can't access the classified section, but am keen on purchasing it, if the price is reasonable.
Thanks
Ian

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[magicaxeman]

The question you need to ask yourself is will you later regret not waiting for the 3.5?

I know I would wait as the constant faster aperture is going to help in low light situations and as mentioned there is also the edge sharpness advantage as well.

 

[zine]

The Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II is F2.8, so wouldn't this be the best option? Unless you really need the extra 1mm width?

Found this interesting comparison:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-wide-zooms/chart.htm

Stated the Sigma 10-20mm has 'sloppy' mechanics, whilst Canon & Tokina were excellent', and Tamron were 'very good'.

Optics were similar, which the Canon & Tonkia being 'Excellent', and Tamron were 'Very good', whilst Sigma got a 'fair' rating.