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Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF Review
Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF

Main Features

  • 12-24mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • Weight: 430g.
  • Diameter: 88mm
  • Length: 84mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x
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Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL Overview
Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Pentax KAF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL is compatible with cameras that have Pentax KAF lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Pentax KAF lens mount are Pentax KP, Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-3 II.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL is APS-C / DX.

Focal Range

Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio. When mounted on a APS-C / DX format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm.

Body Colour

Black

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Aperture

Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL has a constant max aperture of f4 from 12mm all the way to the 24mm .
Pros and Cons of Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f4 Aperture throughout the range

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Pentax
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Pentax KAF
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 12-24mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 11

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 430g
Diameter 88mm
Length 84mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF
is the Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF
is the Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF
Does Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF have Image Stabilization?
Does Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF
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