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
54 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon
85 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Pentax
41
Canon
97
Portrait
Pentax
31
Canon
89
Video Cinema
Pentax
39
Canon
89
Street
Pentax
46
Canon
80
Travel
Pentax
41
Canon
76
Wildlife Sports
Pentax
35
Canon
72
Landscape
Pentax
35
Canon
72
Professional
Pentax
42
Canon
70
Macro
Pentax
68
Canon
69

Specifications

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mmCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Optics
Typemacrozoom
Focal Length Min35 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm135 mm
Elements916
Groups812
Aspherical Elements01★
ED Elements—1★
CoatingHD coating, SP Protect coatingSuper Spectra Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountPentax KCanon EF-S
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✗
Weight0.21 kg★0.52 kg
Filter Thread49 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusSTM★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm★390 mm
Max Magnification1:1★0.28x

Pros & Cons

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

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Pricing

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm is CA$391 cheaper (4.8x less).

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm0.524score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.172score per dollar

Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm offers 3.0x better value for money

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

Amazon.ca
CA$103
B&H Photo
CA$618

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Amazon.ca
CA$493
Amazon.ca
renewedCA$493
B&H Photo
CA$684

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Scores 85 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm View Details & Prices: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM