Overview

The Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited offers excellent center sharpness from f/2.8, with very good borders peaking at f/5.6, though corner performance is slightly lower than expected for a Limited lens. Chromatic aberrations are higher than ideal, especially at smaller apertures, and bokeh can be busy at medium distances but improves in macro. Build quality is superb with a metal barrel, built-in hood, and compact size (Photoreview). It suits Pentax APS-C users wanting a versatile macro-normal prime with high optical quality, despite some CA and bokeh quirks.