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HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW - Kunzite - 10-21-2022 Yes, Pentax is alive - and they just announced a new lens: a new 100mm macro. Compared to the old model: + this has newly designed optics, modern, with significantly reduced PF, using 1 ED and 2 Anomalous Dispersion glass elements (the old design didn't use any special glass elements) + the weather sealing was upgraded to AW (was WR on the old model) + it keeps the Limited-like appearance, and a lightweight, compact design - under 400g with the included hood, 49mm filters + affordable price, of 699 euro - the AF is still screw drive, and there's no focus limiter. https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2022/20221020_037611.html The last part sort of stops me from wanting to replace my old FA. I guess they tried to keep cost under control, and I wouldn't be surprised if a good part of the barrel is identical to the old model. RE: HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW - bladerunner6 - 10-22-2022 Klaus: Could we get a review of this, please? This is a popular lens. Thanks. RE: HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8ED AW - Rover - 11-03-2022 BTW ephotozine is frequently (in a relative sense) doing Pentax reviews. This time they posted one of the 10-17 fisheye that is better known as the Tokina. Sometimes they test some pretty old and rare stuff. |