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Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited Review

Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • Weight: 215g.
  • Diameter: 63mm
  • Length: 47mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.14m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L Overview

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 Pentax KAF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingAverage
LandscapeGood
MacroVery Good

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Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
9 Diaphragm Blades
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.14m / 5.5 inch
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited


Lens Mount

Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L 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.

Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is also available in Pentax KAF mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a maximum diameter of 63mm and total length of 47mm. It weighs 215g / 7.6 oz.

Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a filter thread of 49mm.

Focal Range

Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L 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.

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 and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.14m.

Aperture

Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

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.

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Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Pentax
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Pentax KAF
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.14m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 215g
Diameter 63mm
Length 47mm
Materials aluminium barrel
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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