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(based on 19 ratings)
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Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 19 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Clear glass(3), Consistent output(9), Durable(9), Easily accessible controls(5), Easily interchangeable(6)
Cons:
Heavy(3)
Best Uses:
Fun(3), General purpose(9), Landscape photography(5), Landscapes(5), Night photography(5)
Describe Yourself:
Photo enthusiast(10), Professional(5), Semi-professional(3)
 
A Good Lens
By DRVerified Purchaser from Yerington, NV on 4/8/2009
Pros:
Durable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Special Effects
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

I really enjoy using this lens. It is very sharp and easy to use manually. I have found the auto focus to be right on just about every time.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Awesome
By EvansVerified Reviewer from Houston, TX on 2/28/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Rugged, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscape Photography, Special Effects
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

This lens is very compact regarding its ultra-wide focal length, and doesn't have protruding front element so filters are usable. While vignetting at wide-open aperture at 10mm is a bit too much, it has very low chromatic aberration and good distortion control, making it excellent for landscape photography.

 
My new favorite lens - Great Value
By JimVerified Purchaser from Bellevue, WA on 1/28/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Great value, Lightweight, Useful range
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Special Effects
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Outstanding product for the price. Good build quality. Rings are a bit stiff for my taste, but for the price no big deal. I take this lens everywhere and use it a lot more than I thought. It's my first Sigma lens and it will not be my last.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent for the price
By JoshVerified Purchaser from New York City on 12/30/2008
Pros:
Durable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Strong Construction
Cons:
Blurry Focus, Heavy
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

As a hobbyist that primarily shoots landscapes and city environments, this is an excellent lens for the price. It is the one of the only ways to get 17mm on an APS-C sensor (the only other being Canon's expensive 10-22mm lens). My main problem with this lens is that auto focus in low light situations is inaccurate, forcing me to manually focus. Since I mainly shoot landscapes all that it requires me to do is set the focus to infinity for my picture to be sharp, but for others this may be a frustrating problem. If you are using this in a professional environment where accurate focus is key, I would not recommend this, otherwise this is an excellent super wide angle lens for crop sensor DSLRs.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Fantastic lens for the money
By ScottieVerified Reviewer from Johns Creek GA on 12/4/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Lightweight, Price, Rugged, Sharp Focus
Cons:
NONE
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Night Photography
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

This lens is great, very sharp and nicely built. It's focal length is wide enough that it opens up new possibilities for photography. The ability to capture so much sky and foreground together really takes landscape photos to new heights.

 
Excellent. I love it.
By jbVerified Reviewer from St. Paul, MN on 10/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

I've been wanting a nice, wide-angle lens for a long time and this totally fits the bill. It's opened up a whole new window of photo opportunities for me. If you're looking for a good wide-angle lens, this one is excellent and at a great price. I'd very much recommend it to anyone.

 
I am more than pleased with this product
By Bob-OVerified Purchaser from PSL, FL on 8/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Portraits, Special Effects
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Great for panarama and wide angle work. Also good for close up photography.

 
Great Panoramas
By No nicknameVerified Purchaser from Rogue River, Oregon on 7/25/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Difficult use Lens Hood
Best Uses:
Cityscapes, Close-up photography, General Use, Landscapes, Large Group Portraits, Nature Photography
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Great for shooting low angles, the ground perspective shots are really great. Close point of focus to infinity are sharp, tack sharp! Excellent lens!

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Incredible Lens
By sacVerified Reviewer from Milwaukee, WI on 7/7/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Night Photography, Special Effects
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

I figured I should snag a super-wide to complement my Sigma 17-70 and Canon 70-200 f/4 L IS before our latest vacation (over to Europe). I thought I could find a use for it there, and it ended up on my Rebel XT most of the time. This lens rocks in most any situation you want where you need a wide view. Awesome in the Alps and in London and Paris. f/4-5.6 isn't fast, but with the short focal range, you can handhold this in darker areas and still get sharp shots.

Images are sharp with stunning contrast and detail, focuses super-fast and silent. Controls are smooth and feel way better than even my 70-200 L(yes, that good). This lens at this price is an incredible bargain. I've found this lens a joy for automotive and fun candids as well. Just get it!

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Sheep in the Alps near Zermatt, Switzerland

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
One word...A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
By Clear Blue DigitalVerified Reviewer from Santa Clarita, CA on 6/15/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Night Photography, Special Effects, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Are you kidding me? For [$] this is an incredible lens! Locally, this lens sells for[$](including tax) so I was more than happy to pick this up online. Adorama ROCKS and so does this lens! I never leave home without it. You won't find a better wide angle for this price. Its excellent for indoor and landscape photography. The shots I get using this lens on my 40D are amazing.

 
Very good wide angle lens
By MCartVerified Reviewer from Atlanta, GA on 5/8/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

I'm new in the Photo hobby, i be using this lens about 2 month with graet results.

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Whale shark @ GA Aquarium

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Beluga @ GA Aquarium

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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Lens
By Big Bad John from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada on 12/6/2007
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Sharp Focus
Best Uses:
Back-Up, General Use, Interior Architecture, Landscape
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

I bought a Canon 30D to use as a back up when My Canon 1DS developed a shutter problem. I quickly found my Canon 20-35 zoom was not wide enough because of the 30D's APC sized sensor.

I shoot a lot of interior shots for home builders, so a wide angle is a must.

This lens on the 30D is wider than the 20 on my 1Ds!

It works great and the only complaint I have about it is that you can't use the built in flash on the 30D with it. However, it works fine with my 550EX and my 580EX.

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Wide angle show home shot

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't believe the negatives you read.
By TimbojohnVerified Purchaser from Green Bay, Wisconsin on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Fast focus, No vigetting like I heard, Quiet, Sharp Focus, Very quiet
Cons:
None so far
Best Uses:
General Use, Night Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Not at all like I heard about being slow to focus, noisy, and had vigetting. I find the exact opposite

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I like it
By KayakerVerified Purchaser from Oregon on 3/26/2007
Pros:
Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional
Best Uses:
Landscapes, Move in close, Photojournalism, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

This seems to be a very good lens so far. I think it's quite sharp and the build quality is excellent. You tend to use this type of lens at smaller apertures (for depth of field) so I haven't tested it much wide open. It focuses nice and close which is very important for a super wide. Distortion is surprisingly low.

BTW, you can manually pre-focus this lens even when set to auto focus.

I like having the super wide for the perspective. I've taken some nice shots with it already. The idea is to get close. If you can't touch your main subjuct you're probably too far away.

I'm glad I bought this lens. I don't think the Canon would be any better for $200 more.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very sharp and well made
By PrairiephotogVerified Purchaser from Gainesville, Florida on 2/13/2007
Pros:
Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Strong Construction
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Best Uses:
Art
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

It met expectations. The Landscape photos are very dramatic.

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Excellent lens
By Filbert the NutVerified Purchaser from Kirkland, Wa. on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction
Cons:
None
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Best Uses:
Fun, Landscapes, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Absolutely wonderful lens. Exceeds my expectations every time i use it.

 
good lense, great price
By Eclectic OneVerified Purchaser from Owego, NY on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Low distortion, Strong Construction
Cons:
Digital only
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Best Uses:
Documentary, Fun, Interiors, Landscapes, Photojournalism, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Very good lens for its class. Good wide angle coverage- equivalent to 16-32mm with my 20D- with little distortion thru most of its range. Some barrel distortion at 10 to 12 mm, especially at wider aperatures, but less than I expected. Very low distortion above 12mm. Canon 10-22mm shows more pronounced distortion at nearly twice the price. Great lens for wide landscape vistas and the distortion at 10mm gives an interesting effect with cloud formations!

 
Versatile Wide Angle
By rkawaVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction
Cons:
None
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

Cannot be beat especially at this price!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
What a wonderful lens!
By Kamikaze KenVerified Purchaser from Columbus, OH on 2/5/2007
Pros:
Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Documentary, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 10mm - 20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.:

I am impressed with color balance and little distortion.

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