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

The Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens built specifically for APS-C DSLRs, covering 10–20mm with a Nikon F mount, HSM autofocus, a 24cm minimum focus distance, and a 77mm filter thread — all in a 470g body.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 10–20mm (ultra-wide-angle zoom)
• Maximum aperture: f/4 at wide end, f/5.6 at tele end
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Lens mount: Nikon F — designed for APS-C (DC designation)
• Autofocus: HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) — fast, quiet, full-time manual override
• Minimum focus distance: 0.24m
• Filter thread: 77mm
• Weight: 470g
• Aperture blades: 6
• Image stabilisation: None

Who is the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for?

This lens is built for DSLR shooters who want to go seriously wide without spending a fortune. On an APS-C sensor the 10mm end delivers a sweeping field of view — think dramatic foregrounds in landscape photography, cramped interiors where a standard wide just won't cut it, and astrophotography where you want to capture as much sky as possible in a single frame. The HSM motor keeps autofocus quick and near-silent, which matters when you're shooting in a quiet church or focusing on a distant ridgeline before the light disappears. At 470g it's light enough to carry all day on a hike. If you shoot a DSLR and you're after a dedicated ultra-wide zoom that doesn't add much bulk to your kit, this is a practical choice. Landscape and travel photographers in particular will appreciate the 24cm minimum focus distance — you can get the front element surprisingly close to a rock, a flower, or a tide pool and still fill the frame with context behind it. Alternatives worth looking at on APS-C include the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 if you need a faster aperture, the Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 if you want native glass, and the Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 for a similar budget position.

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

Picking up this lens second-hand is a smart move. It's a physically robust design — the EX designation signals Sigma's higher-grade build quality within their lineup — so used copies tend to hold up well. Every pre-owned item on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually inspected and photographed, and comes with a minimum of 12 months warranty, so you're covered if anything unexpected shows up. Check the variant listing for the exact warranty period on this copy. We verify that this copy was used on a Nikon F body and document its condition in our inspection report.