Product Comparison: Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL IF vs Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD


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Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL IF Camera Lens
Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Pentax
Tamron
Model
SMC DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL IF
10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Extreme focal lengths are a challenge, particularly in digital SLR photography. The smc-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED (AL) offers you a lens that permits a total range of wide-angle photography. Utilising aspherical and particularly low-dispersion lens elements, crystal-clear sharpness and photos with marvellous colour depth are assured.
This ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C DSLR cameras offers the finest of all Tamron worlds: best-in-class 10-24mm focal length range, compact size, plus vastly improved optical performance.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Pentax K
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
4 /f
3.5 /f
Minimum Focal Length
12 millimeters
10 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
24 millimeters
24 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL IF Camera Lens
  • It's sharp, contrast, and the angle of view at 12mm is amazing.
  • The distortion is minimal to my eyes.
  • The range is very good for a walking around lens.
  • Very useful zoom range.
  • Very little distortion. Very sharp. Excellent color rendition.
Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens
  • This focal length produces some very nice natural looking shots.
  • It's a great focal length for crop sensors.
  • It is a very versatile wide-angle focal length.
  • The 10-24mm focal length on the crop sensors is perfect.
  • The zoom range is a pretty cool bonus.
Size & Weight
Height
3.3 in.
3.3 in.
Width
3.3 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
3.43 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
15.2 oz.
15.5 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL IF Camera Lens
  • This lens is amazing. Compact size.
  • It's very lightweight, so it's not a burden to carry it around.
  • It's light enough to carry around.
  • It's so small and light.
  • Good size and weight, and superb quality.
Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens
  • This is a lightweight lens and well worth the price.
  • The small lightweight lens is really cool.
  • It's super lightweight great for hiking.
  • It's not too big and is lightweight.
  • This lens produces excellent quality images and the small size makes it easy and lightweight to travel.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
11.81 in.
9.4 in.
Field Of View
99° - 61°
108°44' - 60°2'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL IF Camera Lens
  • The autofocus is incredibly fast.
  • Fast focus and great image quality.
  • Great range and amazingly sharp!
  • Absolutely sharp and fast lens.
  • Beautiful photo quality. Fast autofocus. Great for portraits.
Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens
  • Very versatile lens. Amazing focus.
  • Manual focus is smooth and responsive.
  • I love the quiet focus and VC feature.
  • Autofocus is accurate. Great lens.
  • The image stabilization is quite good!
Features
Brand Compatibility
Pentax
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
13 Elements in 11 Groups
16 elements in 11 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
8
7
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Quick-shift Focus, Internal Focusing
Circular aperture, Four-stop Image Stabilizer, Fluorine Coating, Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism, Moisture-resistant construction, TAP-in Console™
What customers say about "Features"
Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL IF Camera Lens
  • It's feels very solid and well made.
  • Produces beautiful shots, controls flare extremely well.
  • Works well on a K5.
  • This 12-24 is sharp at 12mm wide open.
  • The build feels solid. I'm very happy with this lens.
Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens
  • The image stabilization is great for video.
  • Weather protected lens with image stabilization.
  • Excellent construction. Perfect for video.
  • Build quality is amazing and solid.
  • Really great lens, the build quality is phenomenal.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download

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