The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL and the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 35mm f2 IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL with a length of 45mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL's 64mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL weighs 193g, which means it is 142g (42%) lighter than the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.
