Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF] is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 10-24mm at f/3.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 wide-angle zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF] is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF] specifications
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF]?
At 10-24mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 10–24mm | 73.7–121.9° | 84.1–130.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 15–36mm | 53.1–100.4° | 62–110.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF] use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF]?
It zooms across 10-24mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 10-24mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 15–36mm on full frame, with a 53.1–100.4° horizontal and 62–110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AL [IF] fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
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