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Pentax HD -FA 35mm F2 AL Review

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • Weight: 193g.
  • Diameter: 64mm
  • Length: 45mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.17x
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HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL Overview

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Pentax KAF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Light weight at only 193g / 6.8 oz
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CONs
No Weather Sealing

Lens Mount

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL is compatible with cameras that have Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax KF, Pentax K-3 III and Pentax KP.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a maximum diameter of 64mm and total length of 45mm. It weighs 193g / 6.8 oz.

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a filter thread of 49mm.

Focal Range

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.17x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL has a max aperture of F2 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • Hybrid aspherical elements
  • SP and HD coatings

Lens Hood

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL is available in color.

Popular Comparisons of HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL

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HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Pentax
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Pentax KAF
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 6
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 5
Special Elements Hybrid aspherical elements + SP and HD coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.17X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 193g
Diameter 64mm
Length 45mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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