My wife & I use this lens almost daily for both macro & nature photography on both K20D & ist DS. Works exceptionally well on both. Macro is supurb colors are bright with 3D effect. Bokeh is excellent. I have only good to say about this lens.
Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction
The Pentax SMC-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro is a very good lens which is capable to provide very high sharpness till f/16. However, the resolution could be a little better at f/2.8 whereas the contrast level is already excellent here.
The Pentax 100mm Macro looks like an old-school lens, with its lockable aperture ring at the back and a huge 'clamp' switch on the side, for locking focus. Autofocus itself is hit and miss, with a noisy motor drive, punctuated by the clack of the mechanism banging into the end stops at either end of...
This lens is Pentax's offering in the popular group of circa 100mm Macro Lenses. For those interested in close up work all the SLR camera manufacturers as well as the independent lens manufacturers offer a lens in this area due to the handy working distance from the subject.
Good build and finish; Performance peaks in the right place; Lightweight in keeping with system
Disappointing performance wide open; Lack of focus limiter; which is needed; Extending front element negates effectiveness of the hood
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