The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED and the Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL with a length of 84mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED's 84mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Filter Threads
Both the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED and the Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12-24mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
