DA 10-17 or DA 12-24??? insight please..

jsherman999 · 09-26-2008, 09:18 AM

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The 12-24 is superb. I haven't used the 10-17, but the main drawback with that lens seems to be that you end up finding limited applications for fisheye after a while - it's very fun, but it really can't do 'general-photography' tasks as well as the 12-24.

See this thread for more discussion and images.

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GatorPentax · 09-26-2008, 11:19 AM

hey everyone, thanks for the additional responses.

Jsherman, thanks for the link to the photos, they were fantastic. I was afraid that the 12-24mm was that impressive, now it'll be tough not to get it.

I think i'll be passing on the 10-17 because of its limited applications. the 12-24 has the SMC coating that trumps other companies.

Looks like i have to save up again.....

SpecialK · 09-26-2008, 08:52 PM

This might be helpful.
Full size here:
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heatherslightbox · 09-26-2008, 09:07 PM

Actually, the 12-24 is less expensive than you might realize. Prodigital2000 has it for $599.99 + shipping.
PENTAX DA 12-24mm f4 ED LENS w/ UV FILTER/8YR WARRANTY - eBay (item 140270776667 end time Oct-03-08 17:41:46 PDT)
The Fleabay store "Quality Filters" has excellent prices on the Hoya Pro1 Digital UV filters; I have the 77mm on my 12-24 and it works just fine. I've bought from them before with no problems.

Hoya 77mm Pro1 Digital UV Ultra Violet Filter 77 NEW! - eBay (item 350101878894 end time Oct-01-08 19:41:31 PDT)

HTH,
Heather

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09-26-2008, 09:18 AM	#16
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. . The 12-24 is superb. I haven't used the 10-17, but the main drawback with that lens seems to be that you end up finding limited applications for fisheye after a while - it's very fun, but it really can't do 'general-photography' tasks as well as the 12-24. See this thread for more discussion and images. .

09-26-2008, 11:19 AM	#17
GatorPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 372 Original Poster	hey everyone, thanks for the additional responses. Jsherman, thanks for the link to the photos, they were fantastic. I was afraid that the 12-24mm was that impressive, now it'll be tough not to get it. I think i'll be passing on the 10-17 because of its limited applications. the 12-24 has the SMC coating that trumps other companies. Looks like i have to save up again.....

09-26-2008, 08:52 PM	#18
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	This might be helpful. Full size here: http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/KylePix/Tests/10-17vs12-24.jpg

09-26-2008, 09:07 PM	#19
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Actually, the 12-24 is less expensive than you might realize. Prodigital2000 has it for $599.99 + shipping. PENTAX DA 12-24mm f4 ED LENS w/ UV FILTER/8YR WARRANTY - eBay (item 140270776667 end time Oct-03-08 17:41:46 PDT) The Fleabay store "Quality Filters" has excellent prices on the Hoya Pro1 Digital UV filters; I have the 77mm on my 12-24 and it works just fine. I've bought from them before with no problems. Hoya 77mm Pro1 Digital UV Ultra Violet Filter 77 NEW! - eBay (item 350101878894 end time Oct-01-08 19:41:31 PDT) HTH, Heather

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