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Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 vs Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC

Both are Pentax K prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 320 g lighter (250 g vs 570 g)

Pick the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC if

  • You need 2⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/3.5)

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 and the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Brand
Pentax
Rokinon
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/1.4 2⅔ stops faster
Weight
250 g lighter
570 g
Length
46.5 mm
not listed
Diameter
63 mm slimmer
83 mm
Filter thread
58 mm
77 mm
Optical design
9 elements / 8 groups
13 elements / 12 groups
Released
1975
not listed
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Pentax K both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
24mm both
Min focus distance
0.25 m both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5

This 24mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC

A 24mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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