Pentax-D FA Macro 100MM HD F2.8ED AW Lens

Pentax-D FA Macro 100MM HD F2.8ED AW

• 100mm mасrо lеnѕ dеѕіgnеd fоr Реntах Dіgіtаl ЅLR саmеrаѕ
• f2.8 tо f32 rаngе рrоvіdеѕ ѕtunnіng іmаgеѕ іn аnу lіght
• Еіght rоundеd dіарhrаgm blаdеѕ dеlіvеr bеаutіful bоkеh
• Рrеmіum lеnѕ соnѕtruсtіоn оf tеn еlеmеntѕ іn еіght grоuрѕ
• Мultі-lауеr НD соаtіng rеduсеѕ аvеrаgе rеflесtаnсе
• Fіхеd Rеаr Еlеmеnt Ехtеnѕіоn rеduсеѕ flаrе аnd ghоѕt іmаgеѕ
• Duѕtрrооf, wеаthеr-rеѕіѕtаnt Аll Wеаthеr соnѕtruсtіоn
• Меtаllіс ехtеrіоr mаdе frоm hіgh-grаdе аlumіnіum
• Quісk-Ѕhіft Fосuѕ Ѕуѕtеm іnѕtаntlу ѕhіftѕ аutо fосuѕ tо mаnuаl
• Міnіmum fосuѕіng dіѕtаnсе оf 0.303m tо сарturе tіnу dеtаіlѕ
• Соmрасt аnd lіghtwеіght lеnѕ fоr еffоrtlеѕѕ роrtаbіlіtу
• 49mm fіltеr thrеаd аllоwѕ сrеаtіvе fіltеrѕ tо bе аttасhеd

Exceptional imaging performance made possible by the latest optical design technologies

The lens incorporates one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical element and two Anomalous Dispersion glass optical elements to compensate for various aberrations and minimize the generation of the unwanted purple fringe effect. This is coupled with the high-grade, multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating, which reduces average reflectance in the visible ray spectrum to less than 50 percent compared to conventional models, and the innovative FREE (Fixed Rear Element Extension) focusing system. All together, these technologies effectively reduce the generation of flare and ghost images to a minimum over the entire focus range — from minimum focusing distance to infinity — and deliver clear, high-quality images. The lens also provides life-size magnification in close-range shooting to capture dramatic, fine-detailed close-up images.

Dustproof, weather-resistant AW construction for exceptional outdoor shooting reliability

Ready for diverse outdoor shooting conditions, the lens features dustproof, weather-resistant AW (All Weather) construction for the first time in a PENTAX macro lens. This dependable construction prevents the intrusion of dust and moisture into the interior, using six sealing parts to optimize airtight performance. When mounted on a dustproof, weather-resistant PENTAX digital SLR camera body, it creates a highly dependable, durable imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting settings —in rain or mist, or in locations prone to splashing or spraying water.

Exclusive exterior design and outstanding operability

The lens has an attractive, stylish appearance, thanks to its metallic exterior parts meticulously machined from high-grade aluminium. Its focus ring features the PENTAX-original Quick-Shift Focus System, which allows the photographer to instantly shift the focus mode from auto to manual after the subject has been captured in focus by the camera’s autofocus system. This single-action operation assures a smooth, comfortable focus-mode switching manoeuvre during manual-focus shooting, for dramatically improved operability.

Compact, lightweight design for superb manoeuvrability

Despite the greatly improved imaging power made possible by the new optical design and outstanding dust-proof, weather-resistant performance, the lens is designed to be nearly as compact and lightweight as the smc PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR (launched in December 2009), assuring outstanding manoeuvrability.