Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4ALvsPentax HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL
35mm / F2.4
53mm equiv.
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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight663g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
When the HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL45mm long × 63mm diameter
- HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR109.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL | Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 24mm | +11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 70mm | −35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.4 | F2.8 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.4 | F2.8 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 38cm | −0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.19× | −0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 6blades | 9blades | −3blades |
| Weight | 124g | 787g | −663g |
| Length | 45mm | 109.5mm | −64.5mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 88.5mm | −25.5mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 82mm | −33mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2015 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL relative to HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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smc PENTAX-DA 35mmF2.4AL
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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
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