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 Pentax's most affordable prime lens, providing 52.5mm equivalent on APS-C. The DA L designation indicates the lightest, most budget tier — simpler construction than DA or DA* lenses but functional optics.
Optically adequate — sharp from f/4 with acceptable performance at f/2.4. The 52.5mm equivalent is a useful normal perspective. AL (Aspherical Lens) element helps control distortion. Body-driven screw AF — speed depends on camera body.
Pentax K mount with 49mm filter thread. Approximately 124g — incredibly lightweight. DA L budget tier — plastic construction including mount. No weather sealing. Minimum focus distance 30cm. APS-C coverage only.
Available used for almost nothing — Pentax's cheapest prime. The DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited is sharper. The HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited is better still. As a budget nifty-fifty equivalent for Pentax, this provides basic but functional results.