Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
KAF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L that are compatible with the Pentax KAF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Pentax KAF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
| Min focus distance of 0.14m / 5.5 inch |
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Lens Mount
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a maximum diameter of 63mm and a total length of 47mm. It weighs 215g / 7.6 oz.
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L:
You can also check All Pentax KAF Mount Lenses with 49mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a fixed focal length of 35mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.14m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Pentax KAF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2.8 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups .
Lens Hood
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L comes with a built-in lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited.
Top Alternatives of Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L in Other Lens Mounts
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