Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW Lens, Black

While exploring the world of photography, the HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/ 2.8 ED AW Lens, in its sleek black finish, stands as a testament to high-quality, durable, and versatile equipment. This innovative lens, part of the esteemed Pentax FA and HD series, is designed for the discerning photographer who values precision, clarity, and reliability. The lens boasts a fast maximum aperture of f/ 2.8, enhancing low-light performance and enabling the creation of a beautifully shallow depth of field. This medium telephoto lens, with its fixed focal length of 100mm, is ideally suited for portrait, sports, and other photography genres that require a longer focal length.

The lens's auto-focus feature, coupled with the Fixed Rear Element Extension (FREE) focusing system, ensures swift and silent operation. This allows you to capture fleeting moments without disruption. The Quick-Shift Focus System further enhances your photography experience, enabling an instant shift from auto to manual focus without the need to switch focus modes during high-paced action shoots. The HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/ 2.8 ED AW Lens is the first in the "Limited" series to feature Pentax's original weather-resistant construction. With seven special seals, it offers robust protection against water, moisture, and dust, making it a reliable companion in challenging conditions.

The lens's life-size magnification allows for detailed exploration, maintaining a working distance of 5.1" from the subject to the lens's front or 12" from the subject to the camera's image sensor plane. The lens is versatile across camera types, adapting seamlessly to film cameras, full-frame DSLRs, or APS-C cameras. The lens is further enhanced with the Pentax SP (Super Protect) coating, which actively repels dust, water, and grease, ensuring your lens remains clean and your images razor-sharp. The eight-blade rounded diaphragm creates captivating bokeh effects, enhancing your subject against a dreamy backdrop.

The lens's optimized optical design, featuring one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element and two Anomalous Dispersion glass elements, promises edge-to-edge sharpness and significantly reduces aberrations and purple fringing. Dive deep into the world of precision with the HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/ 2.8 ED AW Lens. Every shot is a story waiting to be told, and this lens ensures you capture it perfectly.