Pentax DA 21987 35mm
Pentax
43 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Panasonic
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Pentax DA 21987 35mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 47 reviews
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
Image quality 25
Value for money 20
Build quality 15
Portability 10
Autofocus performance 8
Lens hood 5
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Budget
Street
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Pentax DA 21987 35mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.43x★ |
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)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Pentax DA 21987 35mm0.338score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm0.275score per dollar
Pentax DA 21987 35mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
