Description: Pentax 100mm f/2.8 WR D FA smc Macro Telephoto Lens
Pentax 100mm f/2.8 macro Lens - Top Angle
Optimized for DSLRs and compatible with film SLR cameras, the smc PENTAX-D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro Lens is constructed with an aluminum housing and 6 weather seals (thus the WR designation) so you can shoot in almost any environment without risking internal damage to the lens. Optical elements are treated with the Pentax Super Protect multi-layer coating to lower surface reflection, reduce ultraviolet rays, and deliver clear, high-contrast images.
Pentax 100mm f/2.8 macro Lens - Side Profile
Plus, the configurations of its optical elements produce crisp, sharp images with no flare and ghosting. It also features a "Quick Shift" focusing system which allows you to easily switch between manual and AF modes.
Pentax 100mm f/2.8 macro Lens - with Hood - Top Angle
Achieving life-size (1:1) magnification, this macro lens is ideal for the close-up photography including, but not limited to, nature, technical, medical or product applications. It is also great for portraiture. Its 8 rounded diaphragm blade configuration assists in producing out-of-focus areas of your images with a pleasing look.
Pentax 100mm f/2.8 macro Lens - with Hood
Features
WR Weather-resistant design is ideal for use on popular PENTAX weather resistant DSLR bodies.
Macro lens features a full 1:1 image magnification ratio (1X, Life Size).
D FA series lens features a full frame design, compatible with PENTAX film and digital SLR cameras, but optically optimized for digital imaging.
Rounded aperture blades improve bokeh at wide apertures for silky smooth background de-emphasis.
PENTAX SP (Super Protect) coating on front lens element helps repel dust, water, and grease, while minimizingfingerprints.
PENTAX Quick-Shift focus system instantly switches to manual focus with a simple twist of the focus ring.
Body-controlled aperture improves weather resistant design, while maintaining quick access to full aperture control.
Durable aluminum housing protects lens optics.
Item Includes
Pentax smc Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro Lens
Lens Hood PH-RBE 49mm
Lens Cap O-LC49 49mm
Rear Lens Cap B
Lens Soft Case
Reviews
Sharp, Quiet Macro, very nice, May 1, 2010
By Budd Adams
This review is from: Pentax 100mm f/2.8 WR D FA smc Macro Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)
This new WR Macro is as slick as they come: sharp, quiet, quick focus, but manually adjustable to pick the exact point you want to be the center of attention. I'm certainly glad I got a 100mm macro,(my first)as getting close to objects like flowers on the ground is easier given the greater distance-to-object possible for the same size image. Then there's also avoiding your own shadow. The blurred backgrounds are also exceptionally smooth turning leafy backgrounds into art backdrops that really add to the picture. A longer zoom macro would be even handier, but none I know can match the crisp image of this one.
