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Pentax smc FA 100 mm f/2.8 Macro

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Manufacturer Pentax
Model smc FA 100 mm f/2.8 Macro
Lens style Telephoto
Focal length 100 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 24.5 o
Closest focusing distance 0.3 m
Maximum magnification 1:1
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 0
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 9 elements / 8 groups
Filter diameter 58 mm
Macro Yes
Available mounts Pentax K
Dimensions 74 x 101.5 mm
Weight 600 g
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Average rating (1 owners reviews)
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Owners reviews (1)
  1. Kiwi Jono
    Kiwi Jono 9 July 2011, 12:57
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    IP 121.74.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: US$330
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Bit big and heavy - might break your foot if it fell on it. Aperture control need a bit of adjusting on my copy.

    Pros: Reasonably sharp from f2.8 through to f16 and dangerously sharp from f3.5 to f8. Lovely bokeh. Very solid build - could use it to crack open nuts if the dust from the nuts wasn't such a problem. Contrast is pretty good on my copy but noticeably better from f4. Focus limiter and clamp are useful.

    Summary: Despite 100mm being ideal for general photography, this lens has been on my camera solidly for the last 2 weeks. Despite my average photography skills it produces images that make me look good! Love it.