Used Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR
- 100mm
- Macro
- Pentax K Mount
£199 Sold
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateExcellent condition, no marks to optics
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- Boxed complete.
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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The details
At a glance: Pentax smc D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR - weather-sealed 1:1 macro prime for K-mount, full-frame coverage.
About this lens
The smc PENTAX-D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR is Pentax's weather-resistant 1:1 macro prime, covering the full-frame image circle and equally at home on APS-C bodies. True life-size magnification, a compact build and full weather sealing make it unusually practical for a macro lens - most competitors of its era were unsealed.
Build & handling
| Maximum magnification | 1:1 (life-size) |
|---|---|
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.303m |
| Weather resistance | Yes - WR sealed construction |
| Coverage | Full-frame (D FA), also works on APS-C |
| Filter thread | 49mm |
| Weight | Approx. 340g |
Works with
- All Pentax K-mount bodies, APS-C and full-frame
- Stabilised by in-body Shake Reduction on Pentax bodies
- 49mm screw-in filters
Best for
A dual-purpose lens - true 1:1 macro for insects, flowers, jewellery and product work, and a very capable short telephoto portrait lens at 100mm (153mm equivalent on APS-C). The weather sealing makes outdoor macro genuinely viable in damp conditions. Paired with a Pentax body's in-body Shake Reduction, handheld close-up work is more practical than the specification alone suggests.
Frequently asked questions
Is it true 1:1 macro?
Yes - life-size reproduction at the 0.303m minimum focus distance, meaning the subject is projected onto the sensor at its actual size.
Will it work on a full-frame Pentax?
Yes. The D FA designation means it covers the full-frame image circle, so it works natively on the K-1 series as well as on APS-C bodies.
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