Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF vs Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited is lighter by 218g.
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF goes wider (12mm vs 15mm).
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF reaches further (24mm vs 15mm).
| Spec | smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF | smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 12-24mm (wider) | 15mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | n/a | 2009 |
| Blades | 8 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Weight g | 430 | 212 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 49 |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.18 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Length mm | n/a | 40.0 |
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
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited
A compact wide-angle prime for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 212 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.18 m.
Pros
- Compact
- Close focus 0.18 m
- 49mm filters
- Metal build
Cons
- f/4 is slow
- APS-C only
- Screw-drive autofocus
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