Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

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Pentax

smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF

Tokina

AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Specification comparison
Spec	smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF	AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Brand	Pentax	Tokina
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	12-24mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/4.0
Blades	8	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	11	n/a
Af motor	screw-drive	n/a
Elements	13	n/a
Weight g	430	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Diameter mm	88.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.3	n/a
Max magnification	0.12	n/a

Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF

A constant f/4 wide zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies. It weighs about 430 g and takes 77mm filters.

Pros

Constant f/4
77mm filters
Close focus 0.3 m
Sharp

Cons

APS-C only
Screw-drive AF
No stabilization

Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

The Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 is an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4 for Pentax K mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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