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$659.48
Solid real-world performance (whatdigitalcamera.com)
Produces fairly sharp images (techradar.com)
We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 3 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 100/100. The average review date is September 12, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 100707 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: November 21, 2009.

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7 reviews
November, 2009
4 Experts
Product Age
3 Users
from $659.48
Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL (IF) offers a wide zoom range, but is it any good? The What Digital Camera Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL (IF) lens review reveals...
Solid real-world performance
Harlequin colour scheme
The Pentax 12-24mm has a big price tag but is compact and lightweight
Produces fairly sharp images
Too expensive ; Traces of purple fringing
More edges took on purple fringes than with rival lenses. Overall, the Pentax 12-24mm doesn't live up to the expectations of its asking price
It failed to deliver sharpness equal to Canon or Nikkor lenses but was better...
The Pentax 12-24mm has a big price tag but is compact and lightweight. The big zoom ring facilitates smooth zooming with an even progression from start to finish. The focus ring is equally smooth but has a longer travel than most ultra-wide competitors
It failed to deliver sharpness equal to Canon or Nikkor lenses but was better...
Super quality image
Delighted with this lens, The quality of image obtained is as good as the prime lenses that I have now sold.
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