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Pentax smc-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL (IF) review

A name brand lens that doesn't live up to expectations

Our Score (Unrated)

Last reviewed: 2008-03-20March 20th 2008

Price at launch £630.00
Accessories Lens Hood
Additional Information Pentax compatible only
Colour Black
Description Ultra wide zoom lens
Dimensions 83.8 x 83.8 x 88.9 mm (w x h x d)
Warranty Length 1 Year
Weight (g) 340
Max Focal Length 24
Min Focal Length 12
Shortest Focusing Distance 0.3

Product Summary

smc-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL (IF)

Price at launch

£630.00

For

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Produces fairly sharp images

Against

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Too expensive

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Traces of purple fringing

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