The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL and the Pentax 35mm F2.4 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, 36% (71g) lighter than the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL's weight of 195g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL and the Pentax 35mm F2.4 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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, 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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL's widest aperture value is
F2.4.