Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited vs Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited is lighter by 575g.
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art goes wider (35mm vs 40mm).
- Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited reaches further (40mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 40mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 90 (lighter) | 665 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 67 |
| Length mm | 15.0 | 94.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.19 |
Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
A tiny metal-bodied pancake lens for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 90 g. It is 15 mm long and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Very small at about 90 g
- Metal build
- Natural normal view on APS-C
- Sharp
Cons
- APS-C only
- f/2.8 is not fast
- No weather sealing
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A fast 35mm Art prime for full-frame, weighing about 665 g with 67mm filters. It was the first lens in Sigma's Art range.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Close focus 0.3 m
- HSM autofocus
- Moderate weight at 665 g
Cons
- Larger than most 35mm primes
- No stabilization