HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limitedvs A6100
Pentax
HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Macro, everyday photography & street
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The hd da 35mm f/2.8 macro limited is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 13.8cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — quiet focusing | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body SR/IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 215g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 63mm diameter × 45mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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