Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED 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 Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 150 g lighter (370 g vs 520 g)
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 20mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM if
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You want autofocus (HSM): the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.33 m
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED | Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
18-35mm
|
10-20mm
|
| Weight |
370 g
lighter
|
520 g
|
| Length |
82.5 mm
shorter
|
88.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
82.5 mm
slimmer
|
87.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2000
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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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