Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited vs Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited vs Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMCto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited over Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	215g vs 660g	445g lighter
Length	47mm vs 112mm	65mm shorter
Filter Thread	49mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.14m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC over Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited

Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
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

Cons Of Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited and Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L vs Samyang 35mm F1.4 All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L	Samyang 35mm F1.4
Brand	Pentax	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Macro 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	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	9	12
Optical Groups	8	10
Special Elements	unknown	2 high-refraction glass elements 1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.14m	0.3m
Max Magnification	1X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	None
Full Time Manual	Yes	N/A
Focus Method	Extending front	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	215g	660g
Diameter	63mm	63mm
Length	47mm	112mm
Materials	aluminium barrel	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	49mm	77mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	built-in retractable hood	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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