HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limitedvs 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Pentax
HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Macro, everyday photography & street
View HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited
Sigma
105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Macro, portrait & nature photography
View 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Macro, Everyday Photography & Street — HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006): The quintessential Pentax prime — compact, beautifully made, and capable of true 1:1 macro. A Limited series lens you keep forever.
Macro, Portrait & Nature Photography — 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021): Art-series macro quality at a compelling price — arguably the best-value 1:1 macro for Sony FE shooters who want professional results without the G-series premium.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The hd da 35mm f/2.8 macro limited is the most affordable; only the 105mm f/2.8 dg dn macro art is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006) | 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £699 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | f/2.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 13.8cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) | 29.5cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) |
| Autofocus | SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — quiet focusing | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body SR/IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 215g | 715g |
| Dimensions | 63mm diameter × 45mm length | 79.6mm diameter × 141.2mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited | 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — |
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