Pentax SMC
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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 Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX.
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 Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.4
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures slightly more light, 0.8 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:53 mm
Aperture Wide aperture Help
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL:f/2.4
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:f/1.8
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
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 Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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 Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 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
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
Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$697
Magnification Much more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Magnification More magnification
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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