Pentax DA 21987 35mm
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
What Buyers Say
Pentax DA 21987 35mm
This Pentax 35mm f/2.4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, color rendition, and value for money. Users consistently note that it outperforms its price point, with many calling it a bargain and a great walk-around lens. The main criticisms are the plastic build and mount, lack of a lens hood, and limited manual focus control, but these are often seen as acceptable trade-offs for the price. Overall, it's highly recommended for Pentax DSLR users seeking an affordable prime.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Good color rendition
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build and mount
- No lens hood included
- Limited manual focus control
- No aperture ring
- Not weather-sealed
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| Pentax DA 21987 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax DA 21987 35mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Pentax DA 21987 35mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
