DA 35mm F2.4 - $175

DA 35mm F2.4 - $175 · 01:24 AM

Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Wide Angle AF Lens #21987 21987 (low price shown in cart only)

JinDesu · 01-17-2013, 05:53 AM

Looks like another round of temporary price drops?

calculator01 · 01-17-2013, 06:53 AM

I would buy one... If I didn't already own this fantastic lens

laolao · 01-17-2013, 08:40 AM

kinda hesitate to buy any AL lens? many too cheap? LOL

JinDesu · 01-17-2013, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by laolao

kinda hesitate to buy any AL lens? many too cheap? LOL

This one is very worth it.

**boriscleto** · 01-17-2013, 09:04 AM

I would buy one if I hadn't just bought a Super Tak 35/2.

cardinal43 · 01-17-2013, 10:21 AM

I have one, and I think it is an excellent lens. I use my quite a bit.

Adam · 01-17-2013, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by laolao

kinda hesitate to buy any AL lens? many too cheap? LOL

AL stands for aspherical lens (which is good) and has nothing to do with the plastic mount found on this lens hehe.

And yes, lots of lenses at Adorama currently have lower in-cart pricing.

cpho · 01-18-2013, 07:30 AM

$60 shipping to australia!!

Addressed at Australians; buying from eGlobal is $182. A touch more expensive than the US, but that delivery price...

PBandJ · 01-18-2013, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by Adam

And yes, lots of lenses at Adorama currently have lower in-cart pricing.

Do you think they would supply you with the list that do that so we don't have to hunt!?

bdery · 01-18-2013, 12:47 PM

I can't really justify buying that lens (not enough need between my 21 and 50, it wouldn't see much use), but it makes me dream a bit...

NiftyFifty · 01-18-2013, 01:41 PM

Bought...even though I have the 40 Limited. Did I step on my own toes? The 35's sale price made me blank out and go on autopilot, LOL.

seventysixersfan · 01-18-2013, 01:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NiftyFifty

Did I step on my own toes?

I think you'll find there are times when the DA 40 limited's f/2.8 is not quite fast enough, and that's when you'll reach for the DA 35 f/2.4. In addition, sometimes the DA 40's FOV is just a bit too cramped, whereas the DA 35's FOV is "just right."

NiftyFifty · 01-18-2013, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

I think you'll find there are times when the DA 40 limited's f/2.8 is not quite fast enough, and that's when you'll reach for the DA 35 f/2.4. In addition, sometimes the DA 40's FOV is just a bit too cramped, whereas the DA 35's FOV is "just right."

Thanks, that makes sense. I can cut down on zooming with my feet, especially if I'm having a so-so day, physically, and don't want to push my luck.

seventysixersfan · 01-18-2013, 03:02 PM

I use my DA 40 limited when I'm outside and have a little more distance between me and the subject, plus I get more natural light. I use my FA 35 indoors for low light situations and because I can't back up as much inside a house!

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01-17-2013, 05:53 AM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Looks like another round of temporary price drops?

01-17-2013, 06:53 AM	#3
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I would buy one... If I didn't already own this fantastic lens

01-17-2013, 08:40 AM	#4
laolao Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 85	kinda hesitate to buy any AL lens? many too cheap? LOL

01-17-2013, 08:41 AM	#5
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by laolao kinda hesitate to buy any AL lens? many too cheap? LOL This one is very worth it.

01-17-2013, 09:04 AM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I would buy one if I hadn't just bought a Super Tak 35/2.

01-17-2013, 10:21 AM	#7
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	I have one, and I think it is an excellent lens. I use my quite a bit.

01-18-2013, 07:30 AM	#9
cpho Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canberra, ACT Posts: 147	$60 shipping to australia!! Addressed at Australians; buying from eGlobal is $182. A touch more expensive than the US, but that delivery price...

01-18-2013, 08:23 AM	#10
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	Originally posted by Adam And yes, lots of lenses at Adorama currently have lower in-cart pricing. Do you think they would supply you with the list that do that so we don't have to hunt!?

01-18-2013, 12:47 PM	#11
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	I can't really justify buying that lens (not enough need between my 21 and 50, it wouldn't see much use), but it makes me dream a bit...

01-18-2013, 01:41 PM	#12
NiftyFifty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 164	Bought...even though I have the 40 Limited. Did I step on my own toes? The 35's sale price made me blank out and go on autopilot, LOL.

01-18-2013, 01:51 PM - 1 Like	#13
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by NiftyFifty Did I step on my own toes? I think you'll find there are times when the DA 40 limited's f/2.8 is not quite fast enough, and that's when you'll reach for the DA 35 f/2.4. In addition, sometimes the DA 40's FOV is just a bit too cramped, whereas the DA 35's FOV is "just right."

01-18-2013, 02:33 PM	#14
NiftyFifty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 164	Originally posted by seventysixersfan I think you'll find there are times when the DA 40 limited's f/2.8 is not quite fast enough, and that's when you'll reach for the DA 35 f/2.4. In addition, sometimes the DA 40's FOV is just a bit too cramped, whereas the DA 35's FOV is "just right." Thanks, that makes sense. I can cut down on zooming with my feet, especially if I'm having a so-so day, physically, and don't want to push my luck.

01-18-2013, 03:02 PM	#15
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	I use my DA 40 limited when I'm outside and have a little more distance between me and the subject, plus I get more natural light. I use my FA 35 indoors for low light situations and because I can't back up as much inside a house!