Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm
Pentax
54 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | HD coating, SP Protect coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:2 |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm0.615score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.141score per dollar
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
