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Question: Is this lens a poor choice for non-macro purposes, such as landscape? I have read many unfavourable reviews elsewhere regarding its non-macro output.
Document: Good bokeh. Good accurate colors. Excellent sharpness for close-ups. Not sharp for other photography that's longer than a macro range.I bought this to use as an all-purpose lens. For the price I had expected it to be good for non-macro images. It's an excellent lens for close-up portraits and macros. But it wasn't good for other photography such as landscape and photography with a bit of distance with them, such as group portraits.
Read all about it on dpreview. Lens reviews on pentax seem to be somewhat rare. Next Lens I am working towards is the 60-250 DA* which enjoys greater accolades than this 35mm limited.I do keep this 35mm on the camera for most shots and works fine, like most other good quality lenses i guess.
I bought this lens to have a light weight set-up with Macro capability when hiking. Macro shots are just great but one has to have a steady hand. Lens can also be utilized for Landscape pictures which are also good in quality.
This has quickly become my favorite lens. It's great for macro and everyday shooting and tends to be the lens I leave on my camera as it is the most versatile. I also love how non-invasive the lens size is. The only down I can think of is the macro, it works amazingly but its focal length isn't great for something like an ant antenna.... If you're looking for that, go for one with a longer focal length.
There are plenty of other lens quality reviews. They are all correct. This(along with the other Pentax Limited lenses) is an excellent quality lens. I just wanted to share that with the B+W XS Pro UV filter, which is relatively low-profile to begin with, the factory-supplied push-on lens cap will not stay on. A old Pentax factory 49mm clip-on M-lens cap will fit.
I used this lens extensively over the last month and found it to be an excellent everyday, all-purpose lens. I previous searched in vain for an upgrade to my K-X's kit standard zoom lens then decided to get a prime lens instead. This one gets excellent reviews from most users and it does deliver. Images are sharp, colors are perfect and bokeh usually very nice. There is a noticeable high quality to the images it produces.
Shoe mounted flashes or off camera flashes do not present any problems with illumination at 1:1 magnification.I believe that time will show that this is one of the best lenses Pentax ever made. It is simply a pleasure to use and joy to see the output this is capable of.
What this lens reminds me of is my old Olympus 50mm 1.8 I used exclusively for many years before digital. Looking back at that lens, which provided a similar focal length on film as the 35mm on digital, I realized I really didn't need a standard zoom; I worked a single length lens without complaint for years, producing some of the best photos I have ever done. This lens serves the same purpose and works just as well.
Just got back from a trip up the coast to San Francisco and mostly only used this lens. Photos were excellent in daylight and, especially, low light conditions. Lens angle is perfect for distance and close up shots and it can really be creative due to its macro abilities. I accidentally left my camera bag at the hotel previous to San Francisco and I did not miss the other lenses a bit. This is a truly amazing and useful lens.
After buying the DA 70mm lens, I debated about buying this vs the 21mm or 15mm. I almost bought the 15mm but I am glad I did not. The macro capabilities was what sold me and this is just a great lens.Advantages:1. Small macro lens, the 100mm that I rented was so big that I just did not like carrying it around. Small = good.2. If you are not into shooting bugs and other live stuff, this is great for macro.
Answer: This is an excellent all-around lens. As a matter of fact, I prefer using it for just about everything except macro. It does very well for close focusing, but to get true 1:1 macro, you need to be very very close to your subject. I don't know where you've read those unfavorable reviews, but this one is the most versatile Pentax Limited quality lens.