The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro and the Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Filter Threads
Both the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro and the Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
