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Pentax smc DA 12-24mm f/4.0 ED AL IF Wide Angle Zoom Lens with Hood

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Pentax smc DA 12-24mm f/4.0 ED AL IF Wide Angle Zoom Lens with Hood

With Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element and two aspherical lens elements, the lens offers more true-to-life image reproduction. The image circlein DA-series lenses is designed to perfectly match the 23.5mm x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs to optimize camera performance. The new design also contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost, compared to 35mm-format counterparts with similar specifications.

Key Features

Metal PENTAX KAF Lens Mount
Equivalent focal length to 18.5mm-37mm in the 35mm format with *ist DSLRs
Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass for superior sharpness and color correction
Responsive Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant shift from AF to MF
The image circle is designed to match the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs
Comes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images

What's Included:

Lens Hood
77mm Lens Cap A
Rear Lens Cap B

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A little about Wide Angle Lenses?

Wide angle lenses are ideal for capturing large subject areas whether it is landscapes, nature, outdoor scenes, or large groups. Any lens with a focal length much smaller than 50mm is considered a wide angle lens. Its design also allows for larger views in tight spaces. That makes it great for not cutting off important subject matter when increasing the distance between yourself and the subject is impossible.

Another benefit of wide angle lenses is that they are great for accentuating the foreground keeping it super sharp. At the same time, wide angle lenses make the background seem much further away. A prominent foreground set against a receding background often results in a very pleasing effect. Compared to a standard lens, wide angles have a better depth of field and clarity. 24mm and 28mm are the most common focal lengths.

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