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    Pentax SMC-FA* 24 mm f/ 2 AL [IF]
    Pentax SMC-FA* 24 mm f/ 2 AL [IF]

    Pentax SMC-FA* 24 mm f/ 2 AL [IF]

    24mm · f/2

    Overview

    The Pentax SMC-FA* 24mm f/2 AL [IF] is a discontinued full-frame wide-angle lens with excellent build quality, featuring a metal shell and internal focusing (OpticalLimits). Optically, it is very sharp from f/5.6 to f/11, with good color rendition and low-light performance, but soft wide open at f/2 and exhibits barrel distortion. The focus clutch is sticky, and the lens is heavy (OpticalLimits). It suits Pentax users seeking a fast, sharp prime for general use, though not ideal for architecture due to distortion.