Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM vs Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM vs Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM over Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	470g vs 520g	50g lighter
Diameter	84mm vs 87mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Length	81mm vs 88mm	7mm shorter
Filter Thread	77mm vs 82mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Pros Of Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM over Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Max Aperture – Wide	3.5 vs 4	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	3.5 vs 5.6	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	7 vs 6	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh

Cons Of Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM and Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM vs Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM	Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF	Pentax KAF3
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	10-20mm	10-20mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	–	–
Zoom Ratio	2.0X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0 – F5.6	F3.5
Min Aperture	F22.0 – F32.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	6	7
Optics
Optical Elements	14	13
Optical Groups	10	10
Special Elements	3 SLD glass elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 glass mold aspherical element	1 SLD glass element 2 ELD glass elements 2 glass mold aspherical elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.24m	0.24m
Max Magnification	0.15X	0.15X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	470g	520g
Diameter	84mm	87mm
Length	81mm	88mm
Materials	metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	77mm	82mm
Filter Notes	does not rotate on focus	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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