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Pentax 35mm f/2.4 SMC DA AL Lens
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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While I can't deny the convenience of a DSLR, one thing I miss from my old film SLR is the special sharpness you get with a prime lens - somehow zoom lenses always seem to be just a little soft in comparison.
Problem is that most DSLR prime lenses are really expensive, and I could never justify the cost. While I'd have liked a slightly wider angle than this, it's a focal length which works very well in most applications, being roughly equivalent to a 50mm lens on a 35mm film camera.
This one is a lot cheaper than many primes, is very sharp, and works far better in low light than the kit zoom lens. It pretty much stays attached to the camera all the time because it just takes better pictures.
It is slightly plastic in construction, but not in ways that I would expect to matter in the slightest. I love it.
Problem is that most DSLR prime lenses are really expensive, and I could never justify the cost. While I'd have liked a slightly wider angle than this, it's a focal length which works very well in most applications, being roughly equivalent to a 50mm lens on a 35mm film camera.
This one is a lot cheaper than many primes, is very sharp, and works far better in low light than the kit zoom lens. It pretty much stays attached to the camera all the time because it just takes better pictures.
It is slightly plastic in construction, but not in ways that I would expect to matter in the slightest. I love it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By P. N. Lynch
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lovely little lens very sharp, quick focusing ,not found lens flare to be a problem but have bought a hood for the price fantastic really happy
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. Foster
Given the price, this lens really is great value for money. It has good corner to corner sharpness across the frame, even at lower apertures, and even wide open. Sharpness in the center is also good. As is customary for Pentax lenses, colour and contrast are also excellent. Bokeh, even of busy backgrounds, is perfectly acceptable, even wide open. I've not had the time to do a compare/contrast against other lenses, and besides which, I wouldn't be able to compare apples to apples anyway.
On the focusing side of things, with such a short throw, and light focusing mechanism, this lens focuses extremely fast on my K30, and doesn't seem to hunt much at all in low light. It also tracks fine as well. Quick-Shift focus is missing, which is a shame, but I don't think any manufacturer would offer this on this price class.
Build quality is also perfectly acceptable, and the plastic mount is not an issue to worry about in my usage scenarios (i.e. I tend to be careful with lenses, and not throw them on the floor - the only real scenario I can see where you'd have an issue - and that I'd expect with any lens!). The plastic construction also has advantages in that the lens is extremely light.
Length of the lens is approximately normal on the Pentax Crop Factor, and therefore has all the expected characteristics of a 50mm lens.
The only thing I would prefer is if it were half a stop faster, f2.0 or f1.8. But this isn't the end of the world with current ISO performance on a modern body.
On the focusing side of things, with such a short throw, and light focusing mechanism, this lens focuses extremely fast on my K30, and doesn't seem to hunt much at all in low light. It also tracks fine as well. Quick-Shift focus is missing, which is a shame, but I don't think any manufacturer would offer this on this price class.
Build quality is also perfectly acceptable, and the plastic mount is not an issue to worry about in my usage scenarios (i.e. I tend to be careful with lenses, and not throw them on the floor - the only real scenario I can see where you'd have an issue - and that I'd expect with any lens!). The plastic construction also has advantages in that the lens is extremely light.
Length of the lens is approximately normal on the Pentax Crop Factor, and therefore has all the expected characteristics of a 50mm lens.
The only thing I would prefer is if it were half a stop faster, f2.0 or f1.8. But this isn't the end of the world with current ISO performance on a modern body.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Stunning Bargain
As others have said, the optical quality is wonderful. The f/2.4 aperture is somewhat slow for a standard prime. Read more
Published 2 days ago by S. Miles
5.0 out of 5 stars
not bed
the packing of this 35mm len is good
the len is totally new
It looks a little plastic but quite enough for daily use whether for scenery or people
Small cute and... Read more
the len is totally new
It looks a little plastic but quite enough for daily use whether for scenery or people
Small cute and... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Huang Haoyang
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Only reason for 4 stars is the plastic mount which in no way affects performance but; I prefer the look and weight of metal mount. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mullkingston
5.0 out of 5 stars
First-rate lens
This has to be the best value lens out there. Excellent walkabout lens, nice and light, and a useful focal length. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darkmunk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
Very good lens.
I've used it with Pentax KX.
The only "problem" is the plastic of which is made.
I highly recommend it!
I've used it with Pentax KX.
The only "problem" is the plastic of which is made.
I highly recommend it!
Published 1 month ago by Lorenzo T
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great beginner lens
This lens is sharp performs great in low light & great for beginner like me. Much better than supplied kit lens get this as soon as you can afford one.
Published 2 months ago by Jonny English
4.0 out of 5 stars
Little gem!
I bought this lens for my K5. I wanted a cheap lens that could provide the images one would expect from a prime lens. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Francois Ackermann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Lens for the price!!!
Takes really great photos with my k200d. I like to use it as a walk around lens, Doesn't take as impressive pictures as my 50mm f1.4 BUT given the price I really can't complain. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dr, R. Cipriani
5.0 out of 5 stars
Which lens
I bought this lens for a photo shoot and hired a prime lens too i ended up using this lens and not the 50mm prime the results were outstanding great value for money.
Published 7 months ago by Paulc
5.0 out of 5 stars
An unmissable bargain
This lens is a beauty, well built, sharp and at the price, an unmissable bargain.
I wasn't sure if I really needed a 35mm prime, but since this arrived it's been on my camera... Read more
I wasn't sure if I really needed a 35mm prime, but since this arrived it's been on my camera... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sam W
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