Samsung 12-24mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens Review

Samsung 12-24mm f/4-5.6 ED Handling and Features

High quality plastics have been used for much of the construction of the lens barrel and the mount is metal. It has a smooth glossy finish, which feels high quality. Weighing only 208g and being 65.5mm long, it is very lightweight and compact and balances well with the Samsung NX30 body used for testing.

Focus speeds are quick, especially in good light and the manual focus ring is well damped and is smooth to operate. Focusing is performed internally, and the 58mm filter thread doesn't rotate, which is ideal for use with graduated and polarising filters. In manual focus mode the screen can be set to instantly magnify the centre section of the image, making fine adjustments straightforward. This lens includes the i-Function button for quick access to camera controls and a switch is provided to change between automatic and manual focus. A petal shaped hood is also supplied with the lens, which attaches via a bayonet fitting.

The minimum focus distance of 24cm is fairly typical for lenses of this range. 

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