Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8 vs Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limitedto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 565g.
- Diameter: 75mm
- Length: 89mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Pentax FA 31mm F1.8 L Top Features
- 31mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 345g.
- Diameter: 65mm
- Length: 69mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.16x
Our Winner: Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8 over Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited
Focal Length – Wide
28mm
vs
31mm
3mm Wider coverage
Minimum Focus Distance
0.28m
vs
0.3m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.17x
vs
0.16x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
31mm
vs
28mm
3mm more Tele 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
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
345g
vs
565g
220g lighter
Diameter
65mm
vs
75mm
10mm smaller in diameter
Length
69mm
vs
89mm
20mm shorter
Filter Thread
58mm
vs
67mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 vs Pentax FA 31mm F1.8 L All Features
General
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8
Pentax FA 31mm F1.8 L
Brand
Schneider
Pentax
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Lens Type
Perspective Control Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
28mm
31mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
black
Black or silver
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
F1.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
unknown
9
Optics
Optical Elements
12
9
Optical Groups
10
7
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.28m
0.3m
Max Magnification
0.17X
0.16X
Autofocus
No
Yes
AF Motor Type
None
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
N/A
Focus Method
Unknown
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
565g
345g
Diameter
75mm
65mm
Length
89mm
69mm
Materials
metal barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
67mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
built-in flower-shaped hood
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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