The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL and the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL weighs 124g, which means it is 71g (36%) lighter than the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL which has a weight of 195g.
Filter Threads
Both the Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL and the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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
The Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL has the fastest aperture of
F2.4, the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL's widest aperture value is
F2.0.