Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited vs Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limitedto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Pentax FA 31mm F1.8 L Top Features
- 31mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 345g.
- Diameter: 65mm
- Length: 69mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.16x
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 49mm
- Max Format:
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 215g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 47mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.14m
- Max Magnification:1x
Our Winner: Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited over Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited
Focal Length – Wide
31mm
vs
35mm
4mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
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
Focal Length – Tele
35mm
vs
31mm
4mm more Tele coverage
Weight
215g
vs
345g
130g lighter
Diameter
63mm
vs
65mm
2mm smaller in diameter
Length
47mm
vs
69mm
22mm shorter
Filter Thread
49mm
vs
58mm
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
0.16x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Extending while Focusing
Yes
vs
Yes
Length of the lens changes during focusing
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Pentax FA 31mm F1.8 L vs Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L All Features
General
Pentax FA 31mm F1.8 L
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L
Brand
Pentax
Pentax
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Macro Prime
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Max Format
35mm FF
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
31mm
35mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black or silver
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.8
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Optics
Optical Elements
9
9
Optical Groups
7
8
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.14m
Max Magnification
0.16X
1X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Extending front
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
345g
215g
Diameter
65mm
63mm
Length
69mm
47mm
Materials
Unknown
aluminium barrel
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
58mm
49mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
built-in flower-shaped hood
built-in retractable hood
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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