
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
- Focal length
- 10–20 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5
- Weight
- 520 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm
- Length
- 88.2 mm
At a Glance
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is an ultra-wide zoom for Nikon F cameras with an APS-C sensor. It offers 10-20 mm, equivalent to 15-30 mm on full frame, with a constant f/3.5 aperture. The lens weighs 520 g and focuses down to 24 cm, a magnification of 1:6.67. It suits landscapes, architecture and interiors.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 10 mm
- Max. focal length
- 20 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 520 g (1.15 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm (9.45 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.7 (0.15×)
- Length
- 88.2 mm (3.47 in)
- Diameter
- 87.3 mm (3.44 in)
Manufacturer data: sigmaphoto.com, sigma-global.com, sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM fit?
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 15-30 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM | Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR | Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-20 mm | 10-20 mm | 10-20 mm | 10-17 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5 | f/4-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Weight | 520 g | 465 g | 230 g | 350 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm | – |
| Min. focus distance | 24 cm | 24 cm | 22 cm | 14 cm |
| Length | 88.2 mm | 81 mm | 73 mm | 71 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | yes | no |
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Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM weigh?
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM weighs 520 g. It is 88.2 mm long with a diameter of 87.3 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM use?
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM a full-frame lens?
No, the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 15-30 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
10-20mm · f/4-5.6
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR
10-20mm · f/4.5-5.6
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye
10-17mm · f/3.5-4.5
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-20mm F2.8 DX
11-20mm · f/2.8
Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
11-18mm · f/4.5-5.6
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