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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.

GearFrame's Take

The quintessential Pentax prime — compact, beautifully made, and capable of true 1:1 macro. A Limited series lens you keep forever.

Starting from
£599 new
Used from £599 (Clifton Cameras)
Average price across retailers: ~£539
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Wex Photo Video
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£599
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£599
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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
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — quiet focusing
Optical IS
None (relies on body SR/IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
13.8cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro)

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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. See our full methodology →
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