Pentax D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: PentaxModel: B0002YE65Y
Product features:
- Pentax Imaging Company Lens, Pentax Macro, Pdfa 100mm, F2.8
- Pentax Imaging Company
- Lens, Pentax Macro, Pdfa 100mm, F2.8
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Pentax D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: Smaller than I expected. Fantastic results.
Summary: 5 Stars
My first impression of this lens was that it was much smaller than the pictures make it out to be. Only about 3 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. But boy does it make your photos pop. I've been reading a lot of reviews about the new Pentax K7, considering upgrading from my K10D. But one review I read, criticized consumers for wasting time always upgrading their camera body, when what really matters is the glass. Well, I can say, that guy was right. I took the money I was going to use on a new body and spent it on 2 high quality lenses. One of them was this macro. I'm not disappointed. It's like my camera is brand new and my photographic abilities have been improved. I bought this lens for flowers and insects. It works amazingly. At times the focus does "hunt" a bit, but I think that's my camera more than the lens. I was expecting tight, crisp, high detail close ups and that's exactly what I've been getting. I've heard others say this makes a great portrait lens. Well, they're right. I didn't know why until I gave it a shot. Because this lens is macro and has such shallow focus capabilities, it tends to throw the background into a very soft buttery bokeh. This makes your subject really jump out of the photo. The effect is subtle but very pleasing and your portraits will be much improved I promise. So this is a double duty lens and it works great for both. Add to that, it's small and light and it's easy to toss in the camera bag for when you need it. Someone else mentioned the focus action is a bit "crunchy" but I think they may have the focus clamp on. If you accidentally bump that to "on" position, it tried to hold the focus. You can still turn the focus ring though but it requires more effort and makes a slight grinding noise. Don't do this and you'll be just fine.
Description of Pentax D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
LENS PENTAX MACRO PDFA 100mm F2.8Need to get super close when photographing subjects? Turn to this Pentax P-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Designed specifically for Pentax and Samsung digital SLR cameras, the lens positions its curved optical elements to virtually eliminate flare and ghosting to create clear, high-quality images. The versatile lens also offers Pentax's acclaimed multilayer coating to lower surface reflection and reduce ultraviolet rays. Also functional as a telephoto lens, the 100mm macro lens carries a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 100mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
- Angle of view: 24.5 degrees
- Diaphragm: Fully automatic
- Number of diaphragm blades: 8
- Minimum aperture: f/32
- Metering: TTL open-aperture metering
- Minimum focusing distance: 11.93 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1x
- Filter size: 49mm
- Corresponding AF mounts: Pentax and Samsung
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter
- Warranty: 1 year
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