N°418201 · Family detail
PentaxWide·PENTAX K mount·2005
Smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm F/4 ED AL
Specifications01
MountPENTAX K
Focal length12-24mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeWide · Zoom
Release year2005
Weight430 g
Filter size77 mm
Min focus distance0.3 m
Max magnification0.12
Aperture blades8
Optical elements13
Groups11
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodPH-RBI77 - Bayonet-type petal-shaped
TeleconvertersHD Pentax-DA 1.4X AF Rear Converter AW→ 17-34mm F/5.6
EraDigital era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeWide-angle zoom lens
Summary02
Pentax K-mount ultra-wide zoom (12–24mm) with constant f/4 aperture for APS-C DSLR use, suitable for landscape and architectural shooting. ED elements and AL (as listed) are designed to manage aberrations.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Pentax K mount has a flange distance of 45.46 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Pentax DA and FA J lenses have no aperture ring. Use an adapter with its own aperture control.
- Pentax DA lenses are made for APS-C.
- Sony EAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 29.46 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 27.76 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.21 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 18.76 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 1.46 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.
Other Mounts03
No alternate mounts are indexed for this family yet.