HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW

€699,99

HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW

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€699,99

A macro lens featuring a high-grade aluminum lens barrel and dustproof, weather-resistant AW (All Weather) construction

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Key Features

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  • Dustproof, weather-resistant AW construction for exceptional outdoor shooting reliability

  • Exceptional imaging performance

  • HD Coating to enhance imaging performance

  • Rounded diaphragm to produce a beautiful bokeh effect

Technical Specifications

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  • Lens Type

    Single Focus - Tele Macro Lens

    Compatible Sensor Size

    35 mm Full Frame + APS-C

    Focal Length

    100mm

  • Angle of View

    24,5°

    Mount

    K-AF

    Lens construction

    8 elements / 7 groups

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PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW - A macro lens for use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras, featuring a new optical design for greatly improved imaging power

This macro lens has a focal length of 100 mm when used on a PENTAX camera with a 35 mm full-frame sensor, but can also be used on Pentax cameras with an APS-C sensor, in which case it has a focal length of 153 mm, equivalent to the 35 mm format. With this focal length, it takes life-size pictures from a distance of 13 centimetres to the subject. A newly developed optical system with one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element and two Anomalous Dispersion glass elements has been integrated to minimise unwanted purple fringing. In combination with the high-quality HD (High Definition) coating, it effectively reduces stray light and ghost images across the entire focus range and delivers sharp, high-contrast and clearly defined images. The circular aperture also creates a beautiful bokeh (blur) effect in the background. The compact, lightweight body features an airtight AW (All Weather) construction that prevents dust and moisture from entering the interior. With this complete package, it is ideal for many outdoor applications and really comes into its own when photographing living creatures that are not easily startled at a distance, unlike with a shorter focal length.

High-grade aluminum lens barrel and outstanding operability

The lens is stylishly designed, with a lens barrel meticulously machined from high-grade aluminum. It also provides a smooth, comfortable focusing action during manual-focus shooting.

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Features

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Exceptional imaging performance

The lens features one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical element and two Anomalous Dispersion glass optical elements to minimize the generation of the unwanted purple fringe effect. Coupled with the high-grade HD (High Definition) Coating and the FREE (Fixed Rear Element Extension) focusing system, it effectively reduces the generation of flare and ghost images over the entire focus range — from minimum focusing distance to infinity — and delivers clear, crisp, high-quality images. It also provides life-size images in close-range shooting. Because it assures a greater working distance than a 50mm macro lens, it is very effective in the shooting of unapproachable subjects.

HD Coating to enhance imaging performance

The lens incorporates the PENTAX-developed, multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating. Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, it improves light transmittance while reducing average reflectance in the visible ray spectrum. This means that it can deliver clear, well-defined images with minimal flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as backlighting.

Designed for challenging conditions

Dustproof, weather-resistant AW construction

This is the first macro lens to feature dustproof, weather-resistant AW (All Weather) construction to prevent the intrusion of dust and moisture into its interior, using six sealing parts to optimize the airtight performance. When mounted on a dustproof, weather-resistant PENTAX digital SLR camera body, it creates a highly dependable, durable imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting settings — even in rain or mist, or at locations prone to splashing or spraying water.



SP Coating

The front optical element has been treated with SP (Super Protect) Coating to keep the front surface free of dust or stains, improving imaging performance and reliability in outdoor settings.

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Lens Hood included

In addition to a variety of features, such as our unique multi-coating and the prevention of reflections in the lens barrel, a large special lens hood is included with this PENTAX lens to minimise ghosting and flare that occurs in backlit and other adverse conditions. As such, the lens hood is an integral part of the optical system and should always be used when using the lens.

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Quick-Shift Focus System

This innovative focus system allows the photographer to instantly shift the focus mode from auto to manu-al: all that is needed is a single rotation of the focus ring after the subject has been captured in focus by the camera’s autofocus system. This single-action operation eliminates the need for a troublesome, multi-step focus-mode switching maneuver during fast-action outdoor shooting

Rounded diaphragm to produce a beautiful bokeh effect

Featuring a rounded diaphragm from open aperture to F5.6, the lens produces a natural, beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.

【MTF Chart】

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*Geometric optics MTF
(MTF calculated without referencing the effects of light diffraction phenomenon)
**Wave optical MTF (MTF calculated referencing the effects of light diffraction phenomenon)

MTF chart information

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) is a kind of index used to evaluate lens performance, which represents the extent of subject contrast reproduction as spatial frequency.
The MTF chart here shows the contrast on the vertical axis, and distance from the center of the image on the horizontal axis. For the spatial frequency, 10 lines/mm shows a low frequency, and 30 lines/mm shows a high frequency, resulting in the MTF graph. On the graph, the solid line represents the S direction (sagittal direction and radiation direction) MTF, and the broken line represents the M direction (meridional direction and concentric circular direction) MTF.
In general, a low-frequency MTF is proof of a clear, high-contrast lens, and a high-frequency MTF is proof of a sharp lens with high resolving power.

PENTAX K Mount

The lens mounts for PENTAX interchangeable lenses are based on the bayonet K mount, which has remained unchanged since its inception in 1975. It is a mount unique to PENTAX that features a large aperture combined with superior ease of replacement, accuracy, and toughness. These features are utilized to comfortably incorporate an iris control mechanism, autofocus mechanism, and other functions for enabling nearly complete compatibility with conventional lenses. The PENTAX K Mount keeps its advanced versatility despite differences in camera and lens functions.

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Technical Specifications

Lens Type
Macro Lens
Compatible Sensor Size
35mm Full Frame / APS-C
Mount
K-AF (compatible with all PENTAX cameras with K-Mount)
Focal Lenght:
100mm (when attached to PENTAX 35mm full-frame SLR cameras) / 153 mm - (Equivalent in 35mm format when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Angle of View
24.5° (when attached to PENTAX 35mm full-frame SLR cameras) / 16° - (when attached to 35mm format when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Lens construction
10 elements / 8 groups
Maximum aperture
F2.8
Minimum aperture
F32
Diaphragm Control
Fully automatic
No. of diaphragm blades
8 (Rounded aperture at F2.8-F5.6）
Aperture Ring
N/A
Minimum focusing distance
0.303m (1ft)
Maximum reproduction ratio
1x
Filter size
49mm
Usage environment
Temperature: -10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F) Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Weather Protection
AW (All Weather) construction Using 6 sealing parts to prevent the intrusion of water and dust particles into the lens interior
Diameter x length
65 x 80.5mm (2.6in. x 3.2in.)
Weight
Approx. 348g (12.3oz) Approx. 387g /13.7oz - with hood
Included Accessories
Lens Hood - PH-RBE49 / Case S80-120 / Front Cap O-LC49 / Rear Cap K
Compatible converters
HD Pentax-DA AF REAR CONVERTER 1,4AW / REAR CONVERTER A1.4X-S / REAR CONVERTER A2X-S
Art. No.
20320 (Black) / (20330 Silver - No longer available.)

Overall rating: 4.857143 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Prachtige beelden, AF traag en onzeker

"Scherpe weergave. Prachtige Bokeh. Uitmuntende beeldkwaliteit. Autofocus is te traag en niet zeker. Blijft achter bij de huidige stand van techniek. Zorgt regelmatig voor irritatie. Vanwege de beeldkwaliteit is deze lens zeker aan te bevelen. Zowel te gebruiken als macro als 100mm lens."

— RobT (4/5)

A small yet truly magical Pentax lens

"Small, tubular, and demanding. Its focus is a bit nervous - be careful when it locks - and the traditional metallic motor sound adds to its character. Yet it focuses relentlessly, rendering texture and reality with remarkable precision. You only truly appreciate it once you use it. For macro work, it requires a very steady hand or a tripod. Still, with some practice, not on the first attempt, I have achieved excellent macro shots, both with AF and MF."

— Costas P. (5/5)

great lens

"lt's excellent! best macro in my view, excellent for everything else as well very, very sharp!"

— kikko (5/5)

Great macro lens

"Macro photography is the primary use of this lens, with it I can document the secret life in my lawn and wild meadows. It can also be used as a telephoto lens and in portrait photography."

— pablo_p (5/5)

brilliant Lens

"incredibly light, compact macro with very good imaging performance, particularly sharp in the center from aperture 5. 6 and higher. Excellent value for money, therefore highly recommended. Good autofocus speed, moves within the scope of a macro lens"

— Carsten G. (5/5)

A very sharp lens for macro photo

"I love this lens because it is weather resistant, light, well built and very sharp. Beside, its a great value for money !"

— Patrick B. (5/5)

Sehr gute Objektiv

"Schafe Bilder und schönes Bokeh"

— Alexander S. (5/5)

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