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Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
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Rating:  59 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 20
Minimum Focal Length: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5
MPN: B0007U00XK
Model: B0007U00XK
UPC: 085126201555
EAN: 0085126201555
ASIN: B0007U00XK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Super wide-angle lens designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras | | • | Hyper Sonic motor | | • | 10 to 20 mm focal length | | • | 14 elements in 10 groups | | • | 3 special low dispersion and 3 aspherical lens elements |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras capable of wide-angle photography, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 lens is a powerful tool for landscape photography and other wide-angle applications. The lens offers an ultra-wide angle of view of 94.5 to 56.8 degrees, with three special low dispersion (SLD) glass elements and three aspherical lenses providing optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The lens also incorporates a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) to ensure quiet, high-speed autofocusing in addition to full-time manual focusing. Other features include a close focusing distance of 9.4 inches, a non-rotating lens barrel that perfectly suits the petal-shaped lens hood (included), and a one-year warranty. Specifications
- Focal length: 10-20mm
- Maximum aperture: f/4-5.6
- Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
- Angle of view: 94.5 to 56.8 degrees
- Number of diaphragm blades: 6
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Minimum focusing distance: 9.4 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1:6.7
- Mount: Nikon
- Filter size: 77mm
- Filter size: Petal-type hood
- Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches long
- Weight: 17.5 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Product Description
Sigma provides the new ultra-wide angle zoom lens from 15mm and this lens is the first of its kind in the world. It can be useful for images of landscapes, large buildings, group photographs or even more. The perspective that changes with the angle-of-view gives picture an extraordinary feeling.Delicate compositions can be adjusted by lens zooming and this is helpful for close-up photography. Provides deep depth of field with its short focal length for amazing photographic expressions.This ultra-wide zoom lens covers a large wide-angle range from 15 mm to 30 mm. With a minimum focusing distance of 30 cm(11.8 inches) throughout the entire zoom range, it is an ideal lens for Digital SLR Cameras.It incorporates hybrid aspherical lens in the front lens group to minimize distortion and astigmatism, and molded glass aspherical lens in the rear lens group to minimize spherical aberration. Minimization of the distortion is a most important issue for zoom lens, but Sigma has succeeded, to provide image quality with minimal distortion by employing aspherical lenses.This lens incorporates an internal focusing system, which eliminates front lens rotation. Since focusing do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. Also it is allowing the use of a Petal-type Hood.The lens also incorporates Dual-Focus (DF) mechanism. It is easy to hold the lens, since the focusing ring does not rotate during auto-focus, yet it provides adequate focusing torque of the focusing ring during manual focusing of the lens.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 54 more reviews...
 Good and bad November 17, 2008
Kevin C (Connecticut, USA)
I actually dont like landscapes at 10mm. The distortion at this length makes the center of the frame so distant that it seems too far away. That being said, some people like this style. I still prefer 14-18mm on a DX body, which brings other lenses into the equation.
You can, however, get some neat angles on up close subjects at 10mm which is fun. Also, the image quality of this Sigma is pretty good as well (a bit soft outside of center focus though).
great lens half for the price November 15, 2008
William G. Barnes (PA USA)
Was always NIKON only,until I needed a wide angle zoom lens for my D40. Thats when I found SIGMA. The 10-20mm is great lens at half the price of the NIKON 12-24mm. Tried both lenses before buying the Sigma. It is clear, sharp, and well built. The HSM works great on my D40 & D60. For extreme wide angle and landscape its great -no problems.
Good motion, solid construction, vignetting at 10mm, list of hyperfocal distances. November 1, 2008
Richard Soderberg (San Francisco, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been using this lens for a few months without any major complaints. It can evidence vignetting at 10mm, which becomes more pronounced when you add a 77mm polarizing filter. The physical motion is superb and it's a solid lens. It's missing obvious hyperfocal markings, but you can use the focal length and distance marks to get accurate hyperfocus anyways. I hope this helps others who use this lens.
Hyperfocal lens settings (partial list):
10mm: f/5 @ 1m
10mm: f/11 @ 1.5ft
12mm: f/8 @ 3ft
12mm: f/16 @ 1.5ft
14mm: f/10 @ 1m
14mm: f/25 @ 0.4m
17mm: f/16 @ 3ft
20mm: f/22 @ 3ft
Very good lens October 26, 2008
I. Fric (Kosice, Slovakia)
I recently purchased Sigma 10-20mm lens for my Nikon D300. I was able to 'play' with it a couple of times and it's just great ! Colors are just amazing throughout the entire picture even without using filters ...
I'm simply happy with that purchase.
Ivan
Great lens, period. September 24, 2008
Ronald Birnbaum (New York, NY United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Just got the Sigma 10-20 lens for Nikon and using it on a D80.
It is loads of fun to use.
On the wide end, the extra 2mm difference between 10mm and 12mm maximum width as found on the Nikon or Tokina is truly remarkable. If you are going to go wide, go as wide as you can and get this lens.
Combined with the zoomed end, it is a very versatile instrument and will likely see more time attached to my camera than the 18-135 kit lens.
Contrary to rumors commonly circulating on the internet which made me think twice about getting this lens, upon some use I have found these rumors unfounded and have encountered no problems. Here are my findings to debuke the rumors you will see around:
The lens caps are just fine, the front one being identical to a Nikon design and well made, the rear one snugly fitting, (maybe a bit too tight). Don't waste your money on replacement lens caps as others have claimed to have done until you have seen these.
Contrary to many people's worries, the addition of a single 77mm Tiffen clear UV filter as sold by Amazon creates NO vignetting. According to the lens instructions you should not add a second filter, as THIS may cause vignetting. Personally I do not stack filters anyway. Don't believe the vignetting hype, it 'aint there.
Contruction is robust and the lens feels like a tank. The controls operate smoothly, with confidence and precision. There is no creep.
The packaging is fine. The enclosed carrying case is well made to a rectangular shape and has interior padding. Unlike the sueded bags that come with a Nikon lens, Sigma put a lot of attention into making a protective case worthy of this lens. Has a belt strap, too, so makes a handy belt case for carrying other items.
The warranty is a 1 year Sigma international plus 3 additional years Sigma USA warranty.
Overall I am very excited about tbis product and look forward to having fun. Highly recommended for everyone.
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