Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Review

The Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM lens is a solid choice for photographers on a budget looking for an ultra-wide angle lens. It has a nice zoom range, fast aperture, and good build quality, but there are some issues with image quality, especially in the corners.

The Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM lens is a good option for photographers who want to experiment with ultra-wide angle shooting without breaking the bank. It has a nice zoom range, fast aperture, and good build quality, but there are some issues with image quality, especially in the corners.

The lens offers a nice zoom range, covering from very wide at 10mm to quite wide at 20mm. The fast constant maximum aperture of f/3.5 is a definite advantage, allowing for good low-light performance and the ability to create reasonably out-of-focus backgrounds. The build quality of the lens is solid, with a substantial, heavy, and well-constructed feel.

The Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM lens is a good option for photographers who want to experiment with ultra-wide angle shooting without breaking the bank. The lens offers a nice zoom range, covering from very wide at 10mm to quite wide at 20mm. The fast constant maximum aperture of f/3.5 is a definite advantage, allowing for good low-light performance and the ability to create reasonably out-of-focus backgrounds. The build quality of the lens is solid, with a substantial, heavy, and well-constructed feel. However, the lens does have some drawbacks in terms of image quality. While the center of the image is very sharp, there are issues with soft corners, strong chromatic aberration, and some barrel distortion at wider angles. This may be a deal-breaker for photographers who require corner-to-corner sharpness in their images.

While the center of the image is very sharp, there are issues with soft corners, strong chromatic aberration, and some barrel distortion at wider angles. This may be a deal-breaker for photographers who require corner-to-corner sharpness in their images.