Pentax smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

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smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR

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100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

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Specification comparison
Spec	smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR	100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Brand	Pentax	Laowa
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Macro	Macro
Focal length	100mm	100mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2009	n/a
Blades	8	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	8	n/a
Af motor	screw-drive	n/a
Elements	9	n/a
Weight g	340	n/a
Filter mm	49	n/a
Diameter mm	65.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.3	n/a
Max magnification	1.0	n/a

Pentax smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR

This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with weather-resistant construction. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO: a macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

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