Duplicate of Pentax's DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited — same lens as ID 3870 without HD designation.
The Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited is the original SMC-coated version of the 35mm Macro Limited — precedes the HD-coated version (id 3870). Pentax K mount.
35mm focal length (52mm equivalent on APS-C). f/2.8 maximum aperture. 1:1 macro. SMC coating. Limited series. Pentax K mount.
The Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited is the SMC-coated predecessor to the HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (id 3870) — same compact design and 1:1 macro, but with SMC rather than HD coating. Limited series optical and build quality. A beloved compact macro/standard prime.
On the used market the Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited is a classic compact prime. Condition checks: SMC coating, 1:1 macro. Pentax K mount.