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Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

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10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

  • 10-20mm
  • f/4.0
  • Wide Zoom

Quick answer

The Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 10-20mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

The Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens covering 10-20mm at f/4-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM specifications

Brand
Sigma
Mount
Sony A
Focal length
10-20mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.0
Lens type
Wide Zoom

What can you shoot with the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM?

At 10-20mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and big skies
  • Architecture and interiors
  • Astrophotography and night skies

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 10–20mm 84–121.9° 94.5–130.4°
APS-C 1.5x 15–30mm 61.9–100.4° 71.6–110.5°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM?

It zooms across 10-20mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 10-20mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 15–30mm on full frame, with a 61.9–100.4° horizontal and 71.6–110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM fit?

Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.

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