![]() ![]() Build quality enhancements include a full set of weather seals, plus a fluorine coating on the front element to repel moisture and grease. Electromagnetic aperture control improves exposure consistency in rapid-fire continuous shooting, although it makes the lens incompatible with some older Nikon DSLRs. The lens also features VC (Vibration Compensation), whereas optical stabilization was lacking in the original lens. Handling is improved because the focus ring no longer rotates during autofocus, while also enabling full-time manual override. Autofocus is faster, quieter and more accurate than before. ![]() It boasts improved optical performance over its predecessor, plus a revolutionary HLD (High/Low toque-modulated Drive) autofocus system. You can still find it at some retailers though, and it could be well worth hunting down. With the rise of mirrorless cameras, we've seen the likes of Sigma and Tamron quietly discontinue many of their APS-C (DX) format DSLR lenses, and this lens is sadly no more. See our full Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM review For a high-performance, top-value DX format lens, it can’t be beaten, IF you can still find one! Sharpness is impressive, especially in the central region of the frame, while colour fringing and distortions are particularly minimal. It has a fast and whisper-quiet ring-type ultrasonic autofocus system and, unlike Sigma’s 8-16mm lens, it has a filter attachment thread and removable hood. Despite costing about the same as Nikon’s budget 10-20mm lens, this Sigma feels much more solid and sturdy. Premium glass includes two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) elements plus an SLD (Special Low Dispersion) element. In this respect, it’s similar to the Tokina 11-20mm lens (below), although the Sigma is two-thirds of an f/stop slower. The second of Sigma's DX format 10-20mm zooms, this lens is larger than the original, but has a constant rather than variable aperture rating. In the past this has been our go-to DX format ultrawide zoom, but it's now been officially discontinued is therefore getting harder to find. See our full Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR review Performance could be better in terms of distortion and color fringing but, overall, it’s a neat and very travel-friendly lightweight zoom. Sharpness is very good at the centre of the frame but drops off noticeably towards the corners. However, this does make both autofocus and manual focusing impossible with a number of older DSLRs, and there’s no focus distance scale. There’s also a virtually silent AF-P stepping motor autofocus system, which works well for stills and movie capture alike. Unlike Nikon’s older DX format wide-angle zooms, this one adds VR (Vibration Reduction), with a 3.5-stop effectiveness in beating camera shake. There’s a catch though, in that the mounting plate is plastic rather than metal, and the overall build feels much less robust, but that's the price you pay for improved portability. To put it into context, both the competing Sigma DX format lenses are more than twice as heavy as the Nikon. This wide-angle zoom is refreshingly small and lightweight. The best Nikon wide-angle zoom lenses for Nikon DX DSLRs, such as the Nikon D3500, Nikon D5600, D7500 and Nikon D500. Here’s our guide to the best-buy wide-angle zooms for Nikon on the market. We've also added a section for the Nikon mirrorless Z-mount system. In this guide we've included dedicated FX-format lenses, as well as DX-format lenses designed specifically for APS-C cameras. Always check what kind of camera you're using and make your choice accordingly. So, a lens that's wide on a full-frame FX camera won't be as wide on a DX-format camera. full frame) lenses can be paired with Nikon cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors (known as FX and DX cameras), however, the smaller APS-C DX sensor will change the angle of light entering the camera and extend its focal length. One thing to bear in mind, however, is that a lens's focal length does depend on the camera you pair it with. The good news is that you don't have to pay over the odds, and many great lenses are available for knock-down prices. However, whatever kind of lens you’re buying, it always pays to buy a good one. A wide-angle zoom gives you the best of both worlds, and if you're still building your lens collection it's one of the best Nikon lenses you can get. Get close to your subjects and you can exaggerate perspective, or back out to cram in as much context as possible. For example if you’re shooting indoors and constrained by walls and other obstacles, a wide-angle zoom can be a massive help. Wide-angle lenses are also often nice and small, making them ideal for travel and for shooting situations where space is limited. You can produce a wide perspective that's perfect for landscapes, cityscapes and architecture. Pairing a wide-angle zoom lens with your Nikon camera allows you to fill the frame with your subject. ![]()
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