FA 100/3.5 Macro
Posted 01/12/2008 - 08:40
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It's a simple construction, similar to the manual focus Pentax macro lenses, and it does deliver a very respectable performance.
As regards construction it's incredibly clunky for a Pentax lens and constructed of what seems like a mass of plastic. However, it is a good lens, just not as pretty as usual for Pentax!
As regards construction it's incredibly clunky for a Pentax lens and constructed of what seems like a mass of plastic. However, it is a good lens, just not as pretty as usual for Pentax!
Best regards, John
Posted 01/12/2008 - 14:06
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johnriley wrote:
SMC coating?
I knew would wouldn't let it lie! SMC coating?
There's also the colour rendition of course, might be different with the multi-coatings that the other models would undoubtedly have. I wouldn't have thought that there'd be much chance of flare in general use with such a recessed front element.
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 01/12/2008 - 14:38
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Does the Pentax version need the seperate filter to do 1:1 macro like the others?
If so does that have the SMC coating?
As far as I recall the lens is a 1:2 macro. I am a little puzzled by the statement quoted though. Pentax have never supploed a filter to make 1:2 lenses into 1:1 magnification lenses, although they have supplied special extension tubes.Does the Pentax version need the seperate filter to do 1:1 macro like the others?
If so does that have the SMC coating?
Pentax filters are generally SMC, although there may well be exceptions.
Best regards, John
Posted 01/12/2008 - 14:42
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johnriley wrote:
That is why I said ... like the others.Quote:
Does the Pentax version need the seperate filter to do 1:1 macro like the others?
If so does that have the SMC coating?
As far as I recall the lens is a 1:2 macro. I am a little puzzled by the statement quoted though. Pentax have never supploed a filter to make 1:2 lenses into 1:1 magnification lensesDoes the Pentax version need the seperate filter to do 1:1 macro like the others?
If so does that have the SMC coating?
The Cosina, Vivitar and Phoenix versions all come with a screw on filter which turns the 1:2 macro into 1:1.
Quality is very good, even with the filter.
Posted 01/12/2008 - 15:05
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That explains it, the Pentax one does not come with such a filter.
Best regards, John
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