Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
KAF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 4 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro that are compatible with the Pentax KAF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Pentax KAF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
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Lens Mount
Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 68mm and a total length of 81mm. It weighs 345g / 12.2 oz.
Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro:
You can also check All Pentax KAF Mount Lenses with 49mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro has a fixed focal length of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Pentax KAF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 100mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups .
Popular Comparisons of Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro.
Top Alternatives of Pentax D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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