Pentax smc da 35mm f 2 4 al vs pentax hd da 40mm f 2 8 limited?

The 35mm f/2.4 is the one I'd pick for everyday use. It's a little wider and a touch brighter, and on APS-C it frames like a 52mm on full frame. The Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL is a sensible all-rounder for street, travel, and casual people shots.

The Pentax HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited is the choice if size matters most. It's a pancake lens that keeps the camera compact, and its view is closer to a 60mm on full frame. It's a bit slower, so you'll get less background blur at the same distance.

Neither lens is stabilised, and both autofocus on any Pentax K body. If you shoot people a lot, the portraits guide explains why the slightly longer look can suit faces. For a first prime on a Pentax K body, the lenses guide is a good place to start.

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