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title: "Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens"
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# Bright f/2.4 aperture 35mm fixed focal length Lightweight 124g design Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** R5545
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your everyday shots with the Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 — sharp, bright, and always ready to roll!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** R5545 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Weighs just 124g and measures 45mm—perfect for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Built to Resist the Elements:** Super Protect coating repels dust, water, and grease for worry-free shooting.
- • **Effortless Low-Light Mastery:** Bright f/2.4 aperture lets you shoot handheld in dim settings with ease.
- • **Crystal-Clear Edge-to-Edge Sharpness:** Hybrid aspherical elements eliminate aberrations for stunning image clarity.
- • **Seamless Shake Reduction Compatibility:** In-camera SR ensures sharper shots with any K-series Pentax DSLR.

## Overview

The Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL is a lightweight, compact prime lens designed for K-series Pentax DSLRs. Featuring a bright f/2.4 aperture and hybrid aspherical optics, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal aberrations. Its Super Protect coating guards against dust and moisture, while compatibility with in-camera shake reduction ensures crisp handheld shots. Ideal for street, portrait, and low-light photography, this lens offers professional-grade performance in a versatile, easy-to-carry package.

## Description

Product Description Offering a natural perspective similar to that of the naked eye, this standard lens is not only versatile enough to be used with a wide range of subjects and applications, including snapshots, but it also provides other benefits of the fixed focal length design, such as the ability to throw the background out of focus and to reproduce high-resolution images with edge-to-edge sharpness. This also is an ideal choice for digital SLR beginners to familiarise themselves with the basics of using interchangeable lenses. It contains focal length 53.5 mm (equivalent to 35 mm format) high delineation performance F2.4 high brightness and compact lightweight design with protect coating. Box Contains Pentax smc 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens

Review: Sharp, light, and well made, and a great focal length for APS-C sensors. A perfect first AF prime for your Pentax dSLR. - I've had this plastic fantastic almost 2 years now, and it's been a little revelation. Here are some plus and minus points that I feel are worth noting. Positives: - Well made. Even though it is an all plastic body and mount, it's very solid. In my experience, the plastic mount is no problem, just as it's never been a problem in my 18-55mm DAL. Obviously, you wouldn't want to drop it - but even if it was all metal, this wouldn't save the glass. - It's a sharp lens, even if it doesn't have the highest resolution according to DxOMark (8 P-Mpix, depending on the body it's mounted on). The rendering is pleasant - not too clinical, although not with the character of old glass, since this is definitely a "modern" lens with better coatings etc. - AF is fast, and quiet (for a screw driven lens, of course), and there's no hunting, even in low light. - The lens handles flare like a champ, seems to be quite free of CA (my copy is, at least), even in difficult situations where most of my other lenses exhibit it to some degree. I do use a cheap rubber hood (to fit the 49mm filter diameter) to prevent stray light from hitting the front element at an angle - helping the lens to achieve optimal contrast. - The ergonomics are very good, the lens feels just right on my K-r. Perhaps it might feel light on a K-7, K-5 or K-3, but I would guess it would be fine, since lightness is hardly likely to be a downside for a lens. Since this is a fast lens, I'll talk about that in the next two points: - Light gathering ability is good enough for night shooting hand-held, and I've had some joy doing night street photography. It's perfectly adequate for indoor shooting too, provided the lights aren't too low. I would guess that the T-stop is about as close to the F-stop as could be expected. As would be expected with any 35mm lens, a shutter speed of just 1/50s is fast enough to avoid shots being spoiled by camera shake. And, since all Pentax bodies have SR, you can get about 3 stops better performance than that - meaning reasonably sharp handheld shots at 1/8s or even 1/6s are quite easy to achieve with proper technique (for still subjects, of course). - Bokeh is, for the most part, pretty pleasant. However, it's really not possible to be objective about the quality of bokeh, since it's very much a matter of personal taste! Obviously, there's a greater DoF than a 50mm f/1.8 would have, since the FOV is wider and the aperture less narrow. Also, it doesn't focus especially closely (min. focusing distance = 30cm or 1ft), so if your subject is close to a "busy" background, then the blurring of the background is likely to seem "busier" too. If you know what you're doing, then you can get quite lovely bokeh, so I'm including this as a positive. Besides, when you consider the price of a 35mm f/1.8 vs. this f/2.4, I think you can appreciate that you're getting good bang for the buck here! Negatives: - For manual focusing, the focus throw is just a bit too short, however, it is smooth at least. When you are working with apertures like f/4 and beyond, DoF isn't so fine and focus isn't so critical. At f/2.4, however, you need to be a little more patient. - There is no aperture ring. This means that if you want to use extension tubes to shoot macro, you'll need ones that support automatic aperture (KA). If you reverse mount the lens, then you might use a toothpick to open the aperture a bit to approximately f/8, as per your best guess. - The lens exhibits a fair amount of vignetting at f/2.4. It's mostly gone at f/3.5, and I can't see it anymore at f/4. It's also a little softer in the corners, but again, once you stop down a bit, that problem is gone. - There is some - While in my copy, I can honestly say that CA is NOT a problem, DxOMark state that it's 9nm, which is quite high (about 1.8px wide). I have never felt the need to correct for CA with this lens, and I don't have in-body CA correction turned on. I experience more CA with most of my other lenses. I may have an exceptional copy, or DxOMark may have been testing a defective copy with poor coatings - who knows? In fairness, these negatives aren't much of a criticism, since this is an AF lens that you're not likely to want to manually focus with, and 35mm, whether using extension tubes or reversing the lens, isn't going to give the best macro results anyway. The vignetting can actually look quite arty, and is really nice in casual portraits (even if the 52mm equiv. focal length is at least 30mm too short for classic portraits), and is gone from f/4. Perhaps the best application for this lens is street photography, where it really excels, although it's my no.1 walkaround lens. I use it for landscapes, details, casual portraits, street photography, interiors (where wide angle isn't essential) and non-macro flower shots (that's basically everything, isn't it?). I suppose the main downside is that it's just so useful, and I use it so much, that I have a tendency to just take it for granted ;) For what it's worth, I've included some sample shots.
Review: An excellent lens at a bargain price - As an enthusiastic Pentaxian (several cameras and lenses) I waited for the price of this amazing lens to drop down before I bought it. Like all my Pentax lenses it is well built and has great optical quality. Do not be put off by this models light weight or that it has a plastic rather than a metal mount. It still works the same. I bought mine in December so I have been able to test it out. I really works well in low light conditions (the reason I why I bought it). I already have an older Pentax M series 50mm f.17 lens that performs superbly on modern cameras ( fits straight no to All Pentax DSLR'S and other makes with a suitable adapter) despite being more than 30 years old but as my eyes get older focusing manually all the time (as you must with any M series lens) I don't always nail the focus point each time. With the DA50 focusing is very fast, smooth and always spot on. A real joy to use and no missed shots. Another difference between the DA and M series 50mm is in the number of aperture blades. The DA has 7 whereas the M has 6. The DA therefore is the better lens when it comes to blurring the background for instance when taking portraits or close ups. Many people prefer the also brilliant DA35 f2.4 which costs slightly more but for my money this is the lens to go for.

## Features

- In-Camera Shake Reduction (SR): The Pentax digital SLR K series cameras are equipped with the SR mechanism built into the camera body because shake reduction is applied in the camera body, this mean that any lens compatible with the K-Series cameras will benefit from image stabilisation
- Ideal as a first lens: Enabling imaging that is only possible with fixed focal point lenses, namely, large blurring of the background and sharp resolution to the edges of the image
- Easy-to-use Standard lens: This is ideal as a regular-use lens for shooting snapshots, landscapes, portraits, and a variety of other subjects
- High delineation performance: This lens uses hybrid aspherical lenses for correcting various types of aberration and providing a sharp image quality with high contrast from the minimum to maximum distances
- F2.4 for high brightness: This enables easy visibility with the view finder and shooting at high shutter speeds even in low light locations, reducing the adverse effects of hand shaking
- Super protect coating: Pentax-original SP coating uses fluorine treatment on the front surface of the lens and this prevents adhesion of dust, water drops, grease and other substances
- Stunning imaging performance: Aspherical lenses are used to minimize spherical aberration
- Compact, lightweight design: Weighing about 124 g and having a total length of only 45 mm (1.8 Inch). it makes it easy to carry around
- Minimum focusing distance: Enables minimum shooting distance of 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) and a maximum magnification of 0.17x
- What's in the box: Includes front lens cap 49 mm and rear caps

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0042RTQPC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 76,408 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 874 in Camera Lenses |
| Box Contents | SMC Pentax-da 35mmF2.4AL Standard Lens Focal Length 53.5mm (Equivalent To 35mm Format) High Delineation Performance F2.4 High Brightness Compact Lightweight Design Aspherical Lens Super Protect Coating |
| Brand | Pentax |
| Brand Name | Pentax |
| Camera Lens | 35 millimetres |
| Camera lens description | 35 millimetres |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Camera Models | [Pentax KAF3 compatible models] |
| Compatible Devices | K-AF |
| Compatible Mountings | Pentax KAF |
| Compatible mountings | Pentax KAF |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5.00 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,322 Reviews |
| Fixed Focal Length | 35 Millimetres |
| Focal length description | 35 mm |
| Focus Type | Screw drive from camera |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027075114623, 00531479668458, 04961333114627 |
| Has Self-Timer | No |
| Image Stabilization Type | Digital |
| Item Type Name | Pentax 35mm 2.4 |
| Item Weight | 124 Grams |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Protect Coating |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K |
| Lens Type | Standard |
| Lens type | Standard |
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Maximum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum focal length | 35 Millimeters |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Model Name | 21987 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Real Angle Of View | 44 Degrees |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| UPC | 027075114623 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Focal length description:** 35 mm
- **Lens type:** Standard
- **Compatible mountings:** Pentax KAF
- **Camera lens description:** 35 millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 35 Millimetres
- **Minimum focal length:** 35 Millimetres
- **Lens design:** Prime
- **Focus type:** Screw drive from camera
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 35 Millimetres

## Images

![Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YxwGTrObL.jpg)
![Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h7YDjw-uL.jpg)
![Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jnCtypnoL.jpg)
![Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vAgIL1U5L.jpg)
![Pentax Smc -DA 35 mm F2.4 AL Standard Aspherical Lens - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eLm4w+32L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this fit the new k1 and with  auto  focus?**
A: It will indeed fit and autofocus, however, this is a crop fit APS-C lens and the K1 is a full frame body, you would have put the K1 into crop mode limiting it to 15 megapixels. This lens won't cover full frame.

**Q: What is the filter thread size?**
A: The filter thread is 49mm

**Q: “Equivalent to 53.5mm in 35mm format” What does this mean in the description?**
A: Any cropped sensor camera has a smaller sensor than a full frame or 35mm camera. Thus any lens used on a cropped sensor will produce an image that appears to be 1.4 - 1.6 times smaller compared to the full frame version. If we say that a Full Frame is 35mm then a cropped sensor would be between 23 and 26mm. If you draw those sizes on a piece of paper and overlay them the difference becomes immediately apparent.

**Q: I have a Kr camera and just brought this lens, but the exposure compensation dial does not work with this lens. Is this normal or is the lens faulty?**
A: the camera I used the lens on is a Pentax K-3 II and my lens works. looking at the back of the lens there is a black tag when you slide his tag the aperture in the lens should open My camera uses this tag to alter the aperture. hope this is helpful

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sharp, light, and well made, and a great focal length for APS-C sensors. A perfect first AF prime for your Pentax dSLR.
*by A***S on 20 January 2015*

I've had this plastic fantastic almost 2 years now, and it's been a little revelation. Here are some plus and minus points that I feel are worth noting. Positives: - Well made. Even though it is an all plastic body and mount, it's very solid. In my experience, the plastic mount is no problem, just as it's never been a problem in my 18-55mm DAL. Obviously, you wouldn't want to drop it - but even if it was all metal, this wouldn't save the glass. - It's a sharp lens, even if it doesn't have the highest resolution according to DxOMark (8 P-Mpix, depending on the body it's mounted on). The rendering is pleasant - not too clinical, although not with the character of old glass, since this is definitely a "modern" lens with better coatings etc. - AF is fast, and quiet (for a screw driven lens, of course), and there's no hunting, even in low light. - The lens handles flare like a champ, seems to be quite free of CA (my copy is, at least), even in difficult situations where most of my other lenses exhibit it to some degree. I do use a cheap rubber hood (to fit the 49mm filter diameter) to prevent stray light from hitting the front element at an angle - helping the lens to achieve optimal contrast. - The ergonomics are very good, the lens feels just right on my K-r. Perhaps it might feel light on a K-7, K-5 or K-3, but I would guess it would be fine, since lightness is hardly likely to be a downside for a lens. Since this is a fast lens, I'll talk about that in the next two points: - Light gathering ability is good enough for night shooting hand-held, and I've had some joy doing night street photography. It's perfectly adequate for indoor shooting too, provided the lights aren't too low. I would guess that the T-stop is about as close to the F-stop as could be expected. As would be expected with any 35mm lens, a shutter speed of just 1/50s is fast enough to avoid shots being spoiled by camera shake. And, since all Pentax bodies have SR, you can get about 3 stops better performance than that - meaning reasonably sharp handheld shots at 1/8s or even 1/6s are quite easy to achieve with proper technique (for still subjects, of course). - Bokeh is, for the most part, pretty pleasant. However, it's really not possible to be objective about the quality of bokeh, since it's very much a matter of personal taste! Obviously, there's a greater DoF than a 50mm f/1.8 would have, since the FOV is wider and the aperture less narrow. Also, it doesn't focus especially closely (min. focusing distance = 30cm or 1ft), so if your subject is close to a "busy" background, then the blurring of the background is likely to seem "busier" too. If you know what you're doing, then you can get quite lovely bokeh, so I'm including this as a positive. Besides, when you consider the price of a 35mm f/1.8 vs. this f/2.4, I think you can appreciate that you're getting good bang for the buck here! Negatives: - For manual focusing, the focus throw is just a bit too short, however, it is smooth at least. When you are working with apertures like f/4 and beyond, DoF isn't so fine and focus isn't so critical. At f/2.4, however, you need to be a little more patient. - There is no aperture ring. This means that if you want to use extension tubes to shoot macro, you'll need ones that support automatic aperture (KA). If you reverse mount the lens, then you might use a toothpick to open the aperture a bit to approximately f/8, as per your best guess. - The lens exhibits a fair amount of vignetting at f/2.4. It's mostly gone at f/3.5, and I can't see it anymore at f/4. It's also a little softer in the corners, but again, once you stop down a bit, that problem is gone. - There is some - While in my copy, I can honestly say that CA is NOT a problem, DxOMark state that it's 9nm, which is quite high (about 1.8px wide). I have never felt the need to correct for CA with this lens, and I don't have in-body CA correction turned on. I experience more CA with most of my other lenses. I may have an exceptional copy, or DxOMark may have been testing a defective copy with poor coatings - who knows? In fairness, these negatives aren't much of a criticism, since this is an AF lens that you're not likely to want to manually focus with, and 35mm, whether using extension tubes or reversing the lens, isn't going to give the best macro results anyway. The vignetting can actually look quite arty, and is really nice in casual portraits (even if the 52mm equiv. focal length is at least 30mm too short for classic portraits), and is gone from f/4. Perhaps the best application for this lens is street photography, where it really excels, although it's my no.1 walkaround lens. I use it for landscapes, details, casual portraits, street photography, interiors (where wide angle isn't essential) and non-macro flower shots (that's basically everything, isn't it?). I suppose the main downside is that it's just so useful, and I use it so much, that I have a tendency to just take it for granted ;) For what it's worth, I've included some sample shots.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent lens at a bargain price
*by G***E on 15 March 2015*

As an enthusiastic Pentaxian (several cameras and lenses) I waited for the price of this amazing lens to drop down before I bought it. Like all my Pentax lenses it is well built and has great optical quality. Do not be put off by this models light weight or that it has a plastic rather than a metal mount. It still works the same. I bought mine in December so I have been able to test it out. I really works well in low light conditions (the reason I why I bought it). I already have an older Pentax M series 50mm f.17 lens that performs superbly on modern cameras ( fits straight no to All Pentax DSLR'S and other makes with a suitable adapter) despite being more than 30 years old but as my eyes get older focusing manually all the time (as you must with any M series lens) I don't always nail the focus point each time. With the DA50 focusing is very fast, smooth and always spot on. A real joy to use and no missed shots. Another difference between the DA and M series 50mm is in the number of aperture blades. The DA has 7 whereas the M has 6. The DA therefore is the better lens when it comes to blurring the background for instance when taking portraits or close ups. Many people prefer the also brilliant DA35 f2.4 which costs slightly more but for my money this is the lens to go for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practical Lightweight, sharp, and great value
*by L***U on 1 February 2021*

I use this on my Pentax K70 and find the combination work's really well. It is more of a 70mm on the aps-c format however It is versatile for me in portraiture and landscapes. It is the fastest f1.8 , auto focus lens I own and that really makes a difference for indoor portraits of my grandson. f1.8 allows for less flash use still and still produces sharp images . It does have a plastic construction which maybe others might not like. However for me this makes it a very lightweight kit when paired up with the K-70. Compared to my 40 year old M 50mm f1.7 the colours and contrast are much more vibrant however in certain situations I will use the older lens as it has a different character. The autofocus is fast and accurate and i really can't fault this lens for the money.

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