SMC-A 24 f/2.8

This 24 mm ultra-wide prime lens used to catch a relatively large field of view in a film camera. On the DSLR it corresponds to the old 35 mm standard wide lens, but that does hardly make it any less useful. Although slightly lighter (205 gram) than the 50 mm prime, it is heavier than the 35 mm and sports a 52 mm filter thread against the 49 mm one of the other two.

Sue and Tsuki are flanking a vintage SMC-A 24mm f/2.8 wide angle lens.

Impressions

I have not used this lens much yet, but it is a obviously a joy to handle, just like the 50 mm prime.

Examples

Pinky gang at the beach with Turning Torso in the background (1/500 f/? ISO 200).

Turning Torso viewed from an other angle (1/500 f/8 +0.5EV ISO 200).

Main hall, Malmö public library (1/125 f/2.8 ISO 800).

Summer photo of plank wall with window and thermometer (1/250 f/8.0).

Unretouched detail from the original image (3008 x 2000 pixels).

Specifications

Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
Angle of view: unknown ( when used with *istD, *istDS)
Number of diaphragm blades: 5
Minimum aperture: f/22
Minimum focusing distance: 0.25m
Filter size: 52mm
Dimensions (diameter x length): 63mm x 42mm
Weight: 205g

Links

Lens Comments Stan’s Pentax Photography Site.
Bojidar Dimitrov’s Pentax K-Mount Page
The Lens Gallery example images

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