Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 vs Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2
Mitakon 35mm f/2 is 9 mm shorter. Pentax 35mm f/2 is 117 g lighter.
The Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 
Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 better than the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2?
- 9 mm shorter (55 mm vs 64 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 6)
Why is the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 better than the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2?
- 117 g lighter (193 g vs 310 g)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 55 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 117 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 117 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 | Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 310 g (10.94 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 85 x 55 mm | 44.5 x 64 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 6 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Pentax K |
| Released | — | 2019 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Pentax
- 55 × 85 mm
- 64 × 44.5 mm
The Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 is 9 mm longer and 117 g lighter than the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2.
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Sample frames
Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2?
- The Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 weighs 193 g, 117 g less than the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 (310 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2?
- The Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2.
- Do the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 and the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 117 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 better for travel?
- For travel, the Pentax HD FA 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 117 g lighter to carry.
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