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 Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L 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. Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is the longer of the two lenses at 47mm. The HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL with a length of 45mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L's 63mm 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 21g (9%) lighter than the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L which has a weight of 214g.
Filter Threads
Both the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL and the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL and the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has the same Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is also available in Pentax KAF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L's widest aperture value is
F2.8.