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Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited vs Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS is faster by 2.4 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.2), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS
Brand Pentax Samyang
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 21mm 21mm
Max aperture f/3.2 f/1.4 (faster)

Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited

A pancake-style wide prime for Pentax APS-C giving about 32mm equivalent. It is a Limited lens with a metal body.

Pros

  • Slim
  • Metal build
  • HD coating

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • Not sealed

Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS

A 21mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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