Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.4 AL vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T 235to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 49mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 124g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 45mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 570g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 99mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.19x
Our Winner: Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.4 AL over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 235
Diaphgragm Blades
6
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
124g
vs
570g
446g lighter
Diameter
63mm
vs
72mm
9mm smaller in diameter
Length
45mm
vs
99mm
54mm shorter
Filter Thread
49mm
vs
58mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Aperture – Wide
2
vs
2.4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2
vs
2.4
Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Max Magnification
0.19x
vs
0.17x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 All Features
General
Pentax 35mm F2.4 AL
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35
Brand
Pentax
Zeiss
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
35mm
35mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.4
F2.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
6
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
6
9
Optical Groups
5
7
Special Elements
1 hybrid aspherical element
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.3m
Max Magnification
0.17X
0.19X
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Unknown
Unknown
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
124g
570g
Diameter
63mm
72mm
Length
45mm
99mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, plastic mount
metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
49mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
No
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Lens hoods: PH-SA49 or RH-RC49 Lens case: S70-70
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