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Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
4
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Pros

  • high quality
  • classy lens indeed
  • bayonets firmly onto the camera body and behaves impeccably in every respect

Cons

  • The inner lens tube extends a bit when focusing towards closer distances
  • it is not generally a problem
  • lack of AF clutch

Key specs

  • 6
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • , 35 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL - Pros & Cons

Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL

Pros

  • high quality
  • classy lens indeed
  • bayonets firmly onto the camera body and behaves impeccably in every respect
  • very good value for money
  • Flare is also superbly under control and almost impossible to induce
  • performance is creditably even across the frame and resolution is very good
  • it is excellent
  • reproduces the scene with a quiet and polished confidence
  • AF accuracy of the tested sample was very good nonetheless
  • for walk-abouts and indoors with flash
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • The inner lens tube extends a bit when focusing towards closer distances
  • it is not generally a problem
  • lack of AF clutch
  • the plastic bayonet a turn off
  • Pentax SDM is simply a cost factor
  • poor colour
  • Not many features to relay here
  • field cannot be empty
  • Corners are only a tad soft at f/2. 4
  • there is no air pump effect
  • the focus ring abuts and cannot be rotated further

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Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountPentax K
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Aperture
Aperture max2.4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades6
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Optics
Elements6
Groups5
Special elements / coatings1 Hybrid aspherical element
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Dimensions
Weight4.37 oz
Diameter1.77 in
Length2.48 in
Filter size1.93 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length< 35
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent53.5 - 53.5
Angle of View< 44
Maximum magnification0.17 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeScrew drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.3
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
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  • Purple
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  • Silver
  • White
  • Yellow
Body materialsPlastic
Lens Cap Type49mm
Optional accessories
  • Lens Hood PH-SA49
  • Lens Hood RH-RC49
  • Lens Case S70-70
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno

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