Pentax's budget 52.5mm equiv prime — lightweight f/2.4 for APS-C K-mount at entry-level pricing.
The Pentax DA L 35mm f/2.4 AL is a compact normal prime for Pentax K-mount APS-C, providing a 53.5mm full-frame equivalent perspective. Six elements in 5 groups with a hybrid aspherical element. Six aperture blades. 49mm filter thread. At 124g. 0.30m MFD.
Six elements in 5 groups (hybrid aspherical element; SMC coating). Six aperture blades. The 49mm filter thread. At 124g the lens is very lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.30m. Screw-drive AF (requires body motor). f/2.4 maximum aperture. APS-C image circle (53.5mm equivalent). Pentax K mount.
The DA L 35mm f/2.4 is Pentax's entry-level compact normal prime for K-mount APS-C: at 124g and 45mm length it approaches pancake proportions. The f/2.4 maximum aperture is one stop faster than f/2.8 kit lenses at comparable focal length. The 0.30m MFD enables close environmental foreground compositions.
On the used market the Pentax DA L 35mm f/2.4 AL is very affordable as a compact Pentax K normal prime. Condition checks: AF response, 49mm front element for marks. Compatible with Pentax K-mount APS-C bodies.