The Pentax 100mm f/2.8 Macro is an exceptionally good lens. Well built and weather sealed. It is absolutely tack sharp at all focal lengths and great as a general lens not just Marco. It works perfectly with my Full Frame Pentax K-1 with no vignetting.
Small, high quality tele-macro with Limited level build quality.
Great image quality; Terrific build quality; Amazingly compact; Very versatile
Just a little too much purple fringing wide open on high contrast edges (rare) -minor quibble; Needs focus limiter
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
I was worried about the purchase at the time (you can never be sure of what you are going to get with online auctions) but now I realise I got a bit of a bargain. The focus limiter is a very useful feature and I now would not like to be without it (pity DFA macros don't have one).
Very sharp; focus limiter; nice feel to it; good bokeh
Spoils the others lenses
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