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Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2 Review

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED

Main Features

  • 12-24mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • Weight: 430g.
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Length: 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x
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Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED Overview

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Pentax KAF2 mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingFair
Walk AroundGood
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
8 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming

Lens Mount

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED is compatible with cameras that have Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF2 lenses are , and .

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 88mm when not extended . It weighs 430g / 15.2 oz.

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has a filter thread of 77mm.

Focal Range

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 18-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Zoom Method

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 12mm all the way to the 24mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
12mm F4 F22
24mm F4 F22

Optical Formula

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups .

Lens Hood

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of SCH-177 that you can order separately.

Body Colour

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED

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Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samsung
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2
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
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 430g
Diameter 84mm
Length 88mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code SCH-177
Tripod Collar No
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