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Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Review

Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro

Main Features

  • 100mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • Weight: 345g.
  • Diameter: 68mm
  • Length: 81mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Overview


Samsung D-Xenon 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 KAF2 Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroVery Good

Reasons to Buy Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
8 Diaphragm Blades
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
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CONs
No Weather Sealing


Lens Mount

Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF2 lenses are , and .

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has a maximum diameter of 68mm and total length of 81mm. It weighs 345g / 12.2 oz.

Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro:

  • 49mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 49mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 49mm Clear Protection Lens Filters

Focal Range

Samsung D-Xenon 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

Samsung D-Xenon 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

Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.

Aperture

Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups .

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Popular Comparisons of Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samsung
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 100mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 345g
Diameter 68mm
Length 81mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focusing
Tripod Collar No
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