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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW
76 PixelMeter Score 3 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Sharp, high-quality optical performance
  • Robust weather-sealed construction
  • Compact and portable form factor
  • Quick-Shift focus system support
  • Versatile for macro and portraiture
Cons Cons
  • Dated telescoping external focus design
  • Lacks a dedicated physical focus limiter
  • Noisy and slow screw-driven autofocus
  • Absence of internal focus motor
  • Struggles with autofocus in challenging light

Launch price Launch price $549.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 100mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Pentax K · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 13 cm (1x)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 348g (12.3 oz) · 65 x 80.5 mm (2.56 x 3.17 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 19, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $549.95
Lens mount Lens mount Pentax K
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Macro
Lens line / series Lens line / series D FA

Elements Elements 10
Groups Groups 8
Special elements Special elements 1 ED, 2 Anomalous Dispersion
Coatings Coatings HD Coating, SP Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 100mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 8

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 24.5°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 13 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 1x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Extending barrel

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 348g (12.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 65mm (2.56 in)
Length Length 80.5mm (3.17 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material Aluminum
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood PH-RBE49, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported