Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL

The SMC Pentax-DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens is reviewed by John Riley.

In times of analogue full frame the choice of standard 45-58 mm focal length lenses used to be huge and it was true for practically every available system. Most amateurs had within their reach not only lenses as fast as f/1.7-f/1.8 but also f/1.4...

Pentax has given its 35mm f2.8 Macro a Limited Edition designation, which indicates that it ought to be something a bit different......

The Pentax 35mm f/2.4 SMC DA AL is a popular portrait lens with a very attractive price-tag...

Although it has a plastic mount, in practice it\'s fine, and for the price a very good sharp lens. Reasonably fast and lovely Pentax colours

Although it has a plastic mount, in practice it's fine, and for the price a very good sharp lens. Reasonably fast and lovely Pentax colours

I bought this for portraits, because I wanted a little more width in tight spots than my 50mm gives. This lens cost more than all 8 of my 50mm primes put together, but it can\'t match any of them for IQ. My example also suffers considerable back-focus,...

I bought this for portraits, because I wanted a little more width in tight spots than my 50mm gives. This lens cost more than all 8 of my 50mm primes put together, but it can't match any of them for IQ. My example also suffers considerable back-focus,...

Good for portraits and lower light