The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 and the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL 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. Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL with a length of 45mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 and HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 and the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL Size and Weight 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, 53% (222g) lighter than the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4's weight of 415g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL's widest aperture value is
F2 .
