The smc PENTAX D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro is a telephoto lens with ultra-close focusing capabilities. It’s a multi-talented player, delivering clear, high-contrast images from both telephoto and macro perspectives. It is ideal for the close-up photographer looking for full-size subject magnification and outstanding depth of field control for the smallest of subjects.

* Macro
* Close-up, wildlife, insects, floral

• Offers 1:1 image magnification for true-to-life macro photography.
• The PENTAX-original Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant switching from autofocus to manual focus operation.
• Aperture ring for traditional aperture control or automatic body-controlled depth of field.
• Full-frame lens is optimized for digital photography, including lens coating, curvature and positioning of optical elements.
• Developed for PENTAX digital SLR cameras, however full-frame optics are also compatible with PENTAX film SLR cameras.
• This lens utilizes curvature and positioning of optical elements to virtually eliminate flare and ghosting for clear, high-quality images.
• The D FA 100mm macro features the acclaimed PENTAX smc multi-layer coating to lower surface reflection, reduce ultraviolet rays and deliver clear, high-contrast images.
• Large lens hood to shield the lens surface from excessive incident light.

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Reviews

Pentax SMC 100mm f2.8 D FA Macro Interchangeable Lens Review by ephotozine.com

In a system that boasts the compact size of it’s dSLR cameras, this lens fits well being solidly made and finished without being accompanied by a lot of bulk. The wide open performance is a little disappointing for a prime lens but improves rapidly once stopped down. For a macro lens, the peak performance is in the right area.

In summary, the positive points of the Pentax SMC 100mm f2.8 D FA Macro are

• Good build and finish
• Performance peaks in the right place
• Lightweight in keeping with system

Negative points are:

• Disappointing performance wide open
• Lack of focus limiter, which is needed
• Extending front element negates effectiveness of the hood.