The silver HD Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Lens from Pentax is a prime normal-length lens providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 53.5mm. Its macro designation enables a 1:1 magnification ratio for creating life-size imagery as close as 5.5" away. A high-grade multi-layer HD coating has been applied to lens elements to help minimize flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast, clarity, and color fidelity and a nine-blade diaphragm contributes to an aesthetic out-of-focus quality to benefit shallow depth of field imagery. Additionally, an SP Protect coating has also been applied to the front lens element to effectively protect it from dirt, oil, and finger prints.

The compact form-factor of this lens integrates Pentax's Quick-Shift Focus System, which allows manual focus control over the lens at any time, even in AF mode, for precise handling over the focal plane.

Pentax K Mount    53.5mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Macro 1:1 Maximum Magnification Ratio    5.5" Minimum Focus Distance    High-Grade Multi-Layer HD Coating    Super Protect Lens Coating    Quick-Shift Focus System    Nine-Blade Diaphragm

Prime normal-length lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 53.5mm, covering a natural perspective that is well-suited to everyday applications.

Macro 1:1 magnification ratio enables life-size imaging from a minimum focusing distance of 5.5".

High-grade multi-layer HD coating minimizes lens flare and ghosting to enhance contrast and color neutrality.

Quick-Shift Focus System enables manual focus control at all times for precise handling that is well-suited to selective focus imagery.

Super Protect coating helps to protect the front lens element from dirt and finger marks.

Built-in pull-out type lens hood helps to protect the front lens element from stray light as well as scratching or accidental drops.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. When used on a film camera, does the focusing ring work manually?

A: Manual focus is possible with this lens using the focusing ring.

Q: 2. Will it cause vignetting on the Pentax K-1?

A: On a full frame K-1, this APS-C lens will vignette.

Q: 3. Is this a new lens? It says 'new item' in the description. Whats the difference between this lens and previous FA 31mm f/1.8 lenses

A: This is new release from Pentax: it is optically the same as the previous 31mm lens, but with a newly applied HD coating to produce clear, crisp images even under demanding conditions, and a completely round-shaped diaphragm, as well as an SP coating to the front optical element to improve the water/grease-repellent and scratch-resistant performance.

Q: 4. Hi, i have the Pentax K-50, will this lens work full auto on my camera or will i have to make manual settings?

A: Yes, this lens will work in full auto mode with your K-50. The lens has an aperture ring, and when set to the A position will provide full camera control of your f- stop. The lens does not have the quick-shift manual focus override like the newer DA series lenses, but that is the only limitation I know of. It is well built, vary sharp and has a nice silky smooth focus ring. It focuses very close as well. It is pricey, but it is my favorite lens so far.

Q: 5. Will this work with the auto-focus on my Pentax K-3?

A: Yes.

Q: 6. Is this used or new lens?

A: All items in our inventory would be new, unless clearly stated otherwise on the item's page. And for the most part, no used or refurbished items will come up in a search unless you are specifically looking in our Used Department. That being said, this Pentax 43mm f/1.9 Limited Series Autofocus Lens is a new lens.

Q: 7. does it come with a retractable hood? I can't seem to extend it.

A: This does not have a built in retractable lens hood. We list it as coming with the MH-RA49 Lens Hood. Is yours missing? In order that we may further assist you, please contact B&H Customer Service: https://bhpho.to/2caRE5L.

Q: 8. Is this lens sealed and water resistant?

A: Unfortunately, the Pentax 35mm f/2.8 macro lens is not a WR lens, so is not weather sealed. The only macro lens from Pentaxt that is currently a WR lens would be the Pentax 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro lens (B&H # PE10028MDFAW).

Q: 9. Does this lens come with front and rear caps for storage protection?

A: The Pentax HD Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Lens (Black) includes front and rear lens caps.

Q: 10. Is this lens brand new?

A: Yes, this is a brand-new lens.