Samsung 12-12 f4 (again)

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Link Posted 30/04/2014 - 12:10

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...

Last Edited by Darstadlydarcey on 30/04/2014 - 12:10

Mike-P

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Link Posted 30/04/2014 - 12:24

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.

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CMW

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Link Posted 30/04/2014 - 12:32

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

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Last Edited by CMW on 30/04/2014 - 12:36

Darstadlydarcey

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Link Posted 30/04/2014 - 13:35

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

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Link Posted 30/04/2014 - 18:41

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.

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