Pentax 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Digital SLR Cameras

This lens offers 1:1 (1X) photography at distances up to 13cm from the lens to the subject. The refined aluminum alloy body features a simple, drip-proof construction and a compact, lightweight design without an iris ring. This design reduces ghosting and flare, enabling superior imaging performance for sharp images with high contrast at all shooting distances. The lens utilizes a round iris diaphragm to render natural out-of-focus (bokeh) background effects.

The WR (Weather Resistant) design of this lens makes it an ideal choice for use with popular PENTAX weather-resistant DSLR bodies. As a macro lens, it boasts a full 1:1 image magnification ratio (1X, Life Size), but it is not zoomable.

The D FA series lens is designed with a "full frame" format, making it compatible with PENTAX film and digital SLR cameras. However, it is optically optimized for digital imaging. The rounded aperture blades improve bokeh at wide apertures, resulting in a silky-smooth background de-emphasis.

Furthermore, the lens features PENTAX SP (Super Protect) coating on the front lens element, which helps repel dust, water, and grease, while minimizing the appearance of fingerprints.

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