Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm

Pentax
55 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Pentax
47
Nikon
99
Budget
Pentax
41
Nikon
93
Travel
Pentax
43
Nikon
89
Portrait
Pentax
33
Nikon
86
Landscape
Pentax
37
Nikon
83
Video Cinema
Pentax
40
Nikon
83
Wildlife Sports
Pentax
38
Nikon
81
Professional
Pentax
44
Nikon
78
Macro
Pentax
69
Nikon
70

Specifications

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Optics
Typemacrozoom
Focal Length Min35 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm50 mm
Elements99
Groups87
Aspherical Elements04★
ED Elements—1★
CoatingHD coating, SP Protect coatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountPentax KNikon Z
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✗
Weight0.21 kg0.14 kg★
Filter Thread49 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusStepping Motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification1:1★0.2x

Pros & Cons

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm is $100 cheaper (2.1x less).

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm0.631score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm offers 1.3x better value for money

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm

Amazon
$87
B&H Photo
$447
Adorama
$497

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$211
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327
Amazon
$327

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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