Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR Lens Review

Pentax Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR Sample Photos

Performance at f/2.8 is good, especially in the centre of the frame | 1/1250 sec | f/2.8 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80

Performance at f/2.8 is good, especially in the centre of the frame | 1/1250 sec | f/2.8 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80
High-Res

Stopped down, sharpness is outstanding in the centre of the frame, and excellent towards the edges | 1/500 sec | f/6.3 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80

Stopped down, sharpness is outstanding in the centre of the frame, and excellent towards the edges | 1/500 sec | f/6.3 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80
High-Res

Out of focus areas are rendered smoothly at maximum aperture | 1/125 sec | f/2.8 | 100.0 mm | ISO 200

Out of focus areas are rendered smoothly at maximum aperture | 1/125 sec | f/2.8 | 100.0 mm | ISO 200
High-Res

Contrast is retained well when shooting into the light | 1/160 sec | f/5.6 | 100.0 mm | ISO 400

Contrast is retained well when shooting into the light | 1/160 sec | f/5.6 | 100.0 mm | ISO 400
High-Res

1/400 sec | f/2.8 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80

1/400 sec | f/2.8 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80
High-Res

1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80

1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 100.0 mm | ISO 80
High-Res

1/160 sec | f/8.0 | 100.0 mm | ISO 100

1/160 sec | f/8.0 | 100.0 mm | ISO 100
High-Res

Closest Focus | 0.5 sec | f/5.6 | 100.0 mm | ISO 200

Closest Focus | 0.5 sec | f/5.6 | 100.0 mm | ISO 200
High-Res


Value For Money

Being priced at around £515, this lens is more expensive than offerings from third party manufacturers, but this is acceptable given how well the lens performs and how good the build quality is.

Sigma offer a 105mm f/2.8 macro lens, which costs around £380 in Pentax fit and Tamron also offer a 90mm f/2.8 lens, for around £325. The budget conscious amongst us may consider these as good alternatives, especially if weather resistance, or extra-sturdy build aren't high priorities.

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