Pentax smc 35mm f2.4 AL, a new 35 mm available for comparison

Pentax smc 35mm f2.4 AL DxOMark measurementsOn the new Pentax K5, this lens has a superb performance, achieving 15 points on the DxOMark score. Looking further, the DxOMark map remains green for almost all apertures up until f8. This indicates that coupled with a Pentax K5, it will produce excellent image quality on even the most difficult conditions.Distorsion, vignetting and chromatic aberration are very well controlled.On the other hand, the resolution, especially at the center (see the comparison below) is not as good as we had expected. The Pentax 35mm f2.4 Al is a good choice for