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Samsung 12-12 f4 (again)

Posted 30/04/2014 - 12:10 Link
I am sure this has been answered before and I have seen discussions on Pentax/Samsung lenses but cannot find a thread on this lens - so apologies in advance! Is it identical to the Pentax model apart from branding? I have read that the glass has a different "tint" so possibly not SMC? They seem a bit cheaper than the Pentax version - just checking if anyone has any experience of the lens or knowledge. Thanks
Pentax K50,FA 35 2.0,FA 50 1.4, DA 18-135 WR, Sony RX100 2, Manfrotto bits...
Edited by Darstadlydarcey: 30/04/2014 - 12:10
Mike-P
Posted 30/04/2014 - 12:24 Link
Nobody know for certain apart from Pentax but all I can say is I have had both the Pentax and Samsung versions and noticed no difference.
CMW
Posted 30/04/2014 - 12:32 Link
Posters on the US Pentax Forum are, likewise, convinced they are the same beast, even down to the lens coating, with only cosmetic differences otherwise: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/77156-samsung-1...

Unless you really are enquiring after the 12-12 of your title, a salesman's nightmare
Regards, Christopher

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Edited by CMW: 30/04/2014 - 12:36
Posted 30/04/2014 - 13:35 Link
CMW wrote:
Posters on the US Pentax Forum are, likewise, convinced they are the same beast, even down to the lens coating, with only cosmetic differences otherwise: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/77156-samsung-1...

Unless you really are enquiring after the 12-12 of your title, a salesman's nightmare

Good point CMW = a fixed zoom! Did mean 12-24 - thanks for all for the advice.
Pentax K50,FA 35 2.0,FA 50 1.4, DA 18-135 WR, Sony RX100 2, Manfrotto bits...
davidstorm
Posted 30/04/2014 - 18:41 Link
I don't think there's any difference. Even if there is, I can state categorically that the Samsung version is a superb lens, very sharp, good contrast / colours and I haven't seen anything in any photos taken with the Pentax version to suggest that the Pentax one is any better.

Regards
David
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