Quick answer
The Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.0 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 12-24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 430 g
- Diameter
- 88 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF)?
At 12-24mm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 18–36mm | 53.1–90° | 62–100.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 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 DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF)?
It zooms across 12-24mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-24mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 18–36mm on full frame, with a 53.1–90° horizontal and 62–100.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 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.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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