HD DA 35/2.8 Macro Limited

HD DA 35/2.8 Macro Limited

General Description

This lens is almost identical to its predecessor, the smc PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 35mm Macro Limited except for the following differences:

  • The new HD coating reduces reflections more effectively than the SMC coating. This increases the image contrast especially with back-light conditions.
  • The HD DA 35/2.8 has a rounded iris diaphragm (from f3.2 to f4) to enable soft round rendering of out-of-focus objects like point light sources.
  • The “Pentax 35” lettering on the top side of the lens barrel is replaced by “2.8/35”.
  • The HD version is 1g lighter than the SMC version.
  • The HD version is available in black or silver while the SMC version was available in black, only
Product Information
Exact Name HD PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 35mm Macro Limited
Color black silver
Year of Introduction 2013
Catalog Number 21450 21460
Sold with Hood
Sold with Case soft case: leather, no name

Technical Specifications

Optics
Optical Formula 9 elements in 8 groups
Aperture Range f/2.8 ~ f/22
Number of Aperture Blades 9
Minimum Focusing Distance 0.14 m
Maximum Magnification 1.0 X
Special Features macro lens
Mechanics
Filter Diameter 49 mm
Maximum Diameter 63 mm
Length 46.5 mm
Weight 214 g
Accessories
Cap metal slip-on cap, 51 mm
Hood built-in
Fitting Case soft case: leather, no name