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The new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now available for pre-order:
Additional information on the new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens can be found here:
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The HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now officially announced – the first Pentax macro lens to feature All Weather (AW) dustproof, weather-resistant construction. The lens incorporates a new optical design and comes in a special, limited-edition silver model as well as standard black. The special-edition silver model will be available in early November 2022 for $549.95. The black version is also priced at $549.95.
You can also bid for the serial number of the lens.
Pre-orders will open soon at: Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.
Technical specifications:
| HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8ED AW | |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Equivalent to 153mm in 35mm format (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
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| Maximum Aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | F32 |
| Lens Construction | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 24.5° |
| 16° (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
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| Mount | KAF |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.303 m (1.0 ft.) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1.00x |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm |
| Diaphragm Control | Fully automatic |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Rounded diaphragm （100mm:F2.8-F5.6） | |
| Aperture Ring | N/A |
| Tripod Mount | N/A |
| Lens Hood | PH-RBE49 (included) |
| Lens Cap | O-LC49 (included) |
| Lens Case | S80-120 (included) |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | approx. 65 mm x 80.5 mm (approx. 2.6 in. x 3.2 in.) |
| Weight | approx. 348 g /with Lens Hood approx. 387 g (approx. 12.3 oz. / with Lens Hood approx. 13.7 oz) |
| Temperature | -10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F) |
| Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
| Included Accessories | Lens Hood PH-RBE49, Lens Cap O-LC49, Lens Mount Cap K, Lens Case S80-120 |
| Others | HD Coating |
| SP (Super Protect) Coating | |
| AW (All Weather) | |
| Quick-shift Focus System (QFS/A) | |
| Colors (Black / Silver ) | |
Press release:
Some new information on the upcoming HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens
Previous coverage of the HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens can be found here:
