Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WRvsPentax smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL
HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR
16-85mm / F3.5-5.6
24-128mm equiv.
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smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL
35mm / F2.4
53mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-85mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL suits you better
- Brightness1.1 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight364g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR94mm long × 78mm diameter
- smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL45mm long × 63mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR | Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 35mm | −19mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 35mm | +50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.4 | 1.1 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F2.4 | 2.4 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 30cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.26× | 0.17× | +0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 6blades | +1blades |
| Weight | 488g | 124g | +364g |
| Length | 94mm | 45mm | +49mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 63mm | +15mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 49mm | +23mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2010 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR relative to smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR
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smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL
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