Pentax DA 12-24mm f4.0 Praise

**benjikan** · 08-06-2009, 02:51 PM - **1 Like**

Well if we are going to be praising lenses here, I just have to say that the Pentax DA 12-24 f4.0 lens is one of the finest in the Pentax arsenal. One of the reasons I have NOT opted to go for the 15 Ltd. In fact, it is as sharp as some of my primes. This is one of the lenses I reach for when in tight spots or just looking for that perspective that only this lens can attain.

I would love to see images by those taken with this gem of a lens.

This image shot at 12mm at f8.0

Ben

**StephenMerola** · 08-06-2009, 02:52 PM

Very neat shot.

song_hm · 08-06-2009, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

This image shot at 12mm at f8.0

As usual, another outstanding image.

Originally posted by benjikan

I would love to see images by those taken with this gem of a lens.

Not exactly in your caliber, but here goes:

This is from my last trip to NYC. That is the controversial guard house by the Mayor's office.

This one from New Orleans.

Ash · 08-06-2009, 03:58 PM

Nicely done Ben.
Never thought of it being used in fashion photography, but there you go...

**benjikan** · 08-06-2009, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by song_hm

As usual, another outstanding image.

Not exactly in your caliber, but here goes:

This is from my last trip to NYC. That is the controversial guard house by the Mayor's office.

This one from New Orleans.

I absolutely love the image with the scooter. It is a real keeper!!!

**benjikan** · 08-06-2009, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Nicely done Ben.
Never thought of it being used in fashion photography, but there you go...

I ALWAYS use it when appropriate for Fashion. Just think of it this way. It is your 12, 14, 15, 18, 21 & 24 mm f4.0 lenses all bundled in to "1" very tight, sharp and well made package.

RBellavance · 08-06-2009, 04:45 PM

I have to agree. And Benjamin, your work with the DA12-24 was a big part of what made me choose it over the Sigma 10-20 when I was deciding on an ultra-wide-angle lens.

Not that I actually use it as well as you do, but that's another thing entirely

Miguel · 08-06-2009, 05:03 PM

The only Pentax zoom I've owned that equals the optical quality of my single focal length lenses.

K10D f 5.6 @ 1/8 ISO 400 @ 12mm

K10D F9.5 @ 1/3000 ISO 200 @ 21mm

M

gnaztee · 08-06-2009, 06:09 PM

Every time I've entertained the idea of selling this lens for another, I look through my photos and realize that most of my best pics are taken with it!

Venturi · 08-06-2009, 07:00 PM

From last Fall's Pentaxium day.

Damn Brit · 08-06-2009, 07:32 PM

12-24 sure is a fine lens. I opted for the Sigma 10-20.
Ben, that's a super shot.
Miguel, I love that first one.
Song, I agree with you on that scooter shot.
Gnaztee, I really like the stadium shot.

jsherman999 · 08-06-2009, 09:23 PM

Incredible shot, Ben, and Gnatzee, that stadium shot is just pure gold.

I have some fun shots from this lens, nothing approaching art like those,
but I do like how it handles the straight-into-sun stuff:

**ivoire** · 08-06-2009, 10:09 PM

Excellent images all around! Thanks for reminding me that this lens has other uses than making money. I think I'll put it on the camera more often. meanwhile, heres one from jewel cave in south dakota

**benjikan** · 08-07-2009, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by Miguel

The only Pentax zoom I've owned that equals the optical quality of my single focal length lenses.

K10D f 5.6 @ 1/8 ISO 400 @ 12mm

K10D F9.5 @ 1/3000 ISO 200 @ 21mm

M

Beautiful images..Great composition and Post Prod.

**benjikan** · 08-07-2009, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by gnaztee

Every time I've entertained the idea of selling this lens for another, I look through my photos and realize that most of my best pics are taken with it!

The stadium shot is really awesome!!! In fact when looking at all of the images so far, I really think that Pentax shooters are the best all round photographers in the world...No S--T!!!

08-06-2009, 06:09 PM	#9
gnaztee Veteran Member	Various Subjects Every time I've entertained the idea of selling this lens for another, I look through my photos and realize that most of my best pics are taken with it!

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08-06-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
StephenMerola Site Supporter	Very neat shot.

08-06-2009, 03:16 PM	#3
song_hm Veteran Member	Originally posted by benjikan This image shot at 12mm at f8.0 As usual, another outstanding image. Originally posted by benjikan I would love to see images by those taken with this gem of a lens. Not exactly in your caliber, but here goes: This is from my last trip to NYC. That is the controversial guard house by the Mayor's office. This one from New Orleans.

08-06-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
Ash Community Manager Loyal Site Supporter	Nicely done Ben. Never thought of it being used in fashion photography, but there you go...

08-06-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
benjikan Site Supporter	Originally posted by song_hm As usual, another outstanding image. Not exactly in your caliber, but here goes: This is from my last trip to NYC. That is the controversial guard house by the Mayor's office. This one from New Orleans. I absolutely love the image with the scooter. It is a real keeper!!!

08-06-2009, 04:35 PM	#6
benjikan Site Supporter	Originally posted by Ash Nicely done Ben. Never thought of it being used in fashion photography, but there you go... I ALWAYS use it when appropriate for Fashion. Just think of it this way. It is your 12, 14, 15, 18, 21 & 24 mm f4.0 lenses all bundled in to "1" very tight, sharp and well made package.

08-06-2009, 04:45 PM	#7
RBellavance Pentaxian	I have to agree. And Benjamin, your work with the DA12-24 was a big part of what made me choose it over the Sigma 10-20 when I was deciding on an ultra-wide-angle lens. Not that I actually use it as well as you do, but that's another thing entirely

08-06-2009, 05:03 PM	#8
Miguel Veteran Member	The only Pentax zoom I've owned that equals the optical quality of my single focal length lenses. K10D f 5.6 @ 1/8 ISO 400 @ 12mm K10D F9.5 @ 1/3000 ISO 200 @ 21mm M

08-06-2009, 07:00 PM	#10
Venturi Pentaxian	From last Fall's Pentaxium day.

08-06-2009, 07:32 PM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	12-24 sure is a fine lens. I opted for the Sigma 10-20. Ben, that's a super shot. Miguel, I love that first one. Song, I agree with you on that scooter shot. Gnaztee, I really like the stadium shot.

08-06-2009, 09:23 PM	#12
jsherman999 Pentaxian	Incredible shot, Ben, and Gnatzee, that stadium shot is just pure gold. I have some fun shots from this lens, nothing approaching art like those, but I do like how it handles the straight-into-sun stuff:

08-06-2009, 10:09 PM	#13
ivoire Site Supporter	Excellent images all around! Thanks for reminding me that this lens has other uses than making money. I think I'll put it on the camera more often. meanwhile, heres one from jewel cave in south dakota

08-07-2009, 12:35 AM	#14
benjikan Site Supporter	Originally posted by Miguel The only Pentax zoom I've owned that equals the optical quality of my single focal length lenses. K10D f 5.6 @ 1/8 ISO 400 @ 12mm K10D F9.5 @ 1/3000 ISO 200 @ 21mm M Beautiful images..Great composition and Post Prod.

08-07-2009, 12:47 AM	#15
benjikan Site Supporter	Originally posted by gnaztee Every time I've entertained the idea of selling this lens for another, I look through my photos and realize that most of my best pics are taken with it! The stadium shot is really awesome!!! In fact when looking at all of the images so far, I really think that Pentax shooters are the best all round photographers in the world...No S--T!!!