HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limitedvs A6400
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 13.8cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — quiet focusing | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body SR/IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 215g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 63mm diameter × 45mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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