Pentax SMC
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Pentax 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the Canon EF 35mm f/2.
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL Learn more about
the Pentax 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.4
Help
 At its widest, the EF 35mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 0.5 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:4.3 (0.2x) vs 1:5.9 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Canon EF 35mm f/2 Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL:45 mm
EF 35mm f/2:43 mm
Aperture Wide aperture Help
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL:f/2.4
EF 35mm f/2:f/2
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 35mm f/2

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8

Lens

$497
Length Shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Lens

$247
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

Low light lens

$439
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Pentax SMC 35mm f/2 FA AL

Pentax SMC 35mm f/2 FA AL

Low light lens

$600
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC 35mm f/2 FA AL vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Canon EF 35mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

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