Pentax HD Pentax DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited APS-C Lens (2013)
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Product Overview
HD Pentax DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited is a normal prime lens for Pentax K-mount. It covers the APS-C image circle. Introduced by Pentax in 2013, it has 9 elements in 8 groups.
The 1x magnification opens up a lot of opportunity for macro shots. A normal prime lens, the HD Pentax DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited does not boast the brightest apertures, though it still may be worth a try for landscape and street photography.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- 1:1 maximum magnification
- Beautiful construction
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Good colour correction
- Very sharp across the field
Cons
- No aperture ring
- Very strong flare
Price Comparison
Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades, Rounded aperture diaphragm
Colors
Black, Silver
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Pentax K-mount
Motor
Screw drive from camera
Optical Formula | Elements
9 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
High-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
49 mm / 1.93 in
Size | Diameter
63 mm / 2.48 in
Size | Length
47 mm / 1.85 in
Weight
214 g / 7.56 oz
Function
Angle Of View
44.8° Diagonal | 37.8° Horizontal | 25.8° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
35 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
52.5 mm
Focus Type
Extending front
Image Stabilization
No
Performance
Max Magnification
1x
Min Focus Distance
140 mm / 5.51 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: built-in hood (supplied)
Debut
2013-08-27
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phillipreeve[1]
Reviewer score 81%Pentax HD is much smaller and lighter than its Tokina cousin. It has a metal outer shell, that seems very precisely put together. It even comes with a beautifully made Leica style push on lens cap. It's very sharp across the field (not extremely flat near the outer areas of FF, but for macro that matters not at all unless you are photographing documents)
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Pros
- Very sharp across the field
- Excellent build quality
- Good colour correction
Cons
- Very strong flare
- No aperture ring
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References
- ^ HD Pentax DA 35mm f2.8 Macro LTD: a quick report.. [phillipreeve]. https://phillipreeve.net/blog/hd-pentax-da-35mm-f2-8-macro-ltd-quick-review/. 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
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