Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED goes wider (10mm vs 14mm).
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art reaches further (14mm vs 10mm).
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is the newer design (2017 vs 2003).
| Spec | AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED | 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 10mm (wider) | 14mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2003 | 2017 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Weight g | 305.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 62.5 | 126.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 95.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.14 (closer focusing) | 0.27 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.1 |
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
A 2003 diagonal fisheye designed for Nikon DX bodies, giving a 180-degree view across the frame diagonal. It has a built-in hood and no front filter thread.
Pros
- 180-degree diagonal view on DX
- Close focus to 0.14m
- Compact at about 305g
- Built-in hood
Cons
- DX only; vignettes on full frame
- No front filters
- Fisheye distortion is not for every subject
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
A fast ultra-wide prime for full-frame DSLRs, popular among astro shooters. It has a bulbous front element and focuses as close as 0.27 m.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Close focus 0.27 m
- HSM autofocus
- Sharp for an ultra-wide
Cons
- Large and heavy
- No front filters