Pentax smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR vs Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Pentax smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR | HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| 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.
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW
A full-frame portrait prime in Pentax's star line with weather sealing and SDM focusing. It uses HD coating.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Weather-sealed
- HD coating
Cons
- Large
- No lens-based stabilization
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