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Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited

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User ratings:
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
5
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5 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • Flare and backlighting were handled extremely well
  • Distortion is also very well controlled
  • sharpness in the centre is outstanding and very good towards the edges of the frame

Cons

  • The front element does not rotate
  • the camera it could be a little choppy
  • slightly recessed into the lens barrel

Key specs

  • 9
  • Extending front
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 0, 35 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - Pros & Cons

Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited

Pros

  • Flare and backlighting were handled extremely well
  • Distortion is also very well controlled
  • sharpness in the centre is outstanding and very good towards the edges of the frame
  • smooth and well damped
  • is quite resistant to flare and contrast levels remain good
  • clean and more resistant against water and fingerprints
  • focus ring operates very smooth and slightly damped
  • build quality of this lens is superb
  • generally smooth and attractive
  • It just a very consistent and solid performer
  • Colour rendering is excellent

Cons

  • The front element does not rotate
  • the camera it could be a little choppy
  • slightly recessed into the lens barrel
  • not a good lens for shooting landscapes
  • no focus limiter to constrain how much the lens elements can be moved
  • the AF system will hunt wildly and may fail to find focus
  • Bokeh might be the lenses only marginal area
  • bokeh in the last shot is not as smooth as the previous shots
  • expensive metal lens cap
  • no substitute for close focus
  • Corners are slightly dark

Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountPentax KAF
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
Elements9
Groups8
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Dimensions
Weight7.58 oz
Diameter1.83 in
Length2.48 in
Filter size1.93 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length0 - 35
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent0 - 53.5
Maximum magnification1.0 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodExtending front
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeScrew drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.139
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsAluminium
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes

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