Pentax SMC
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
 vs
Pentax SMC
FA 50mm f/1.4

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Slightly more magnification 1:5.9 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 30% better wide angle
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 Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.4
Help
 At its widest, the FA 50mm f/1.4 captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 Learn more about
the Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4

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
FA 50mm f/1.4:38 mm
Aperture Wide aperture Help
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL:f/2.4
FA 50mm f/1.4:f/1.4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL:35 mm
FA 50mm f/1.4:50 mm

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
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

Low light lens

$439
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Lens

$247
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$697
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
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 SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
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 SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Low light lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Wide angle lens

$197
Magnification Has better macro
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Compare the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

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 21mm f/3.2 AL

Pentax SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL

Lens

$647
Length Slightly shorter
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$400
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4
Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Low light lens

$797
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM vs the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

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