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 |
