Pentax HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited vs Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sigma
70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited is faster by 0.4 stops (f/2.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited | 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 70mm | 70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 147 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Length mm | 26.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.7 | 0.258 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
Pentax HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited
A thin pancake-style 70mm prime for Pentax APS-C bodies weighing about 147 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.7 m.
Pros
- Tiny at 26 mm long
- Light at about 147 g
- Metal build
- Natural 105mm-equivalent view
Cons
- APS-C only
- f/2.4 aperture, not very fast
- Minimum focus 0.7 m
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art
A 70mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens, the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.