Pentax

HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited

One of Pentax's most celebrated lenses — the HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited delivers a natural 53mm full-frame equivalent field of view with genuine 1:1 macro capability, all in a remarkably compact, all-metal body. The HD coating update significantly improved flare resistance while retaining the beautiful, three-dimensional rendering the Limited series is renowned for. A superb everyday prime and a powerful macro lens in one package — unique to the Pentax KF-mount system.

Starting from
£499 new
Average price across retailers: ~£539
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Core
Released
2006
Aperture
f/2.8 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Pentax KF-mount
Dimensions
63mm diameter × 45mm length
Weight
215g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — quiet focusing
Optical IS
None (relies on body SR/IBIS)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
13.8cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro)
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Macro
9.0
Street
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Great For
🔬
Macro True 1:1 macro at 13.8cm — captures insects, flowers, and detail shots with outstanding sharpness.
🏙️
Street Compact, all-metal, and with a natural 53mm equivalent — a discreet, high-quality street photography prime.
👤
Portrait Pleasing Limited series rendering at f/2.8 — beautiful for environmental portraits where optical character matters.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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