Pentax SMC
DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
 vs
Pentax SMC
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
More zoom 3.1x vs 1x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:2.9 (0.3x) vs 1:5.9 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 18 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Learn more about
the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Reasons to consider the Pentax 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL captures slightly more light, 1.1 f-stops
Slightly shorter 45 mm vs 69 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL Learn more about
the Pentax 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR:69 mm
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL:45 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR:55 mm
35mm DA L f/2.4 AL:35 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Lens

$247
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
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 Has a wider aperture
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Wildlife lens

$397
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Travel lens

$497
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
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

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II

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

Wide angle lens
Compare the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Pentax-k

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Pentax-k

Portrait lens

$70
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

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
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II 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 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
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

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