Rokinon 24mm F/1.4 Pentax Wide Angle Lens

For Pentax photographers who shoot after dark or in dim venues where light is genuinely scarce, the Rokinon 24mm F/1.4 opens creative territory that slower zooms and kit lenses simply cannot reach. An f/1.4 aperture on a 24mm is a combination purpose-built for astrophotography, low-light landscape work, and interior architecture — situations where you need to gather maximum photons without pushing ISO into visible noise territory. The 13-element, 12-group optical formula with two aspherical elements is designed to manage spherical aberration at the wide-open aperture, and the 84-degree angle of view frames expansive scenes with natural perspective and relatively modest distortion for a lens this fast.

This is a fully manual lens — aperture controlled via the barrel ring, focus confirmed visually through the viewfinder or live view magnification. For landscape, architecture, and night photography where you're working from a tripod with deliberate composition, the manual handling is entirely workable and some photographers prefer it for the intentionality it forces. For spontaneous or fast-moving subjects, the manual requirement demands practice and preparation. The 1-year Rokinon warranty and included accessories — removable hood, front and rear caps, lens pouch — are provided. No first-party Pentax 24mm fast prime exists at any price point; for Pentax system shooters who need f/1.4 at 24mm, the Rokinon is the practical answer.