Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Both are Nikon F wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR if
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 20mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM does not
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
Pick the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 160 g lighter (520 g vs 680 g)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.28 m
- You want a compact lens: 88.2 mm vs 125 mm long
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
10-20mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
680 g
|
520 g
lighter
|
| Length |
125 mm
|
88.2 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
82.5 mm
slimmer
|
87.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
A wide-angle zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a constant f/4 aperture. It takes standard 77mm filters.
Pros
- Vibration reduction
- Constant f/4
- Accepts filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Distortion at 16mm
- Slower than f/2.8
Our notes
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
A 10-20mm f/3.5 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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