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Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM vs Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR

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Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM

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smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM

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Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR

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SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR

Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR is lighter by 225g.
  • Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM goes wider (16mm vs 100mm).
  • Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR reaches further (100mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR
Brand Pentax Pentax
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Macro
Focal length 16-50mm (wider) 100mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Released n/a 2009
Format aps-c full-frame
Weight g 565 340 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 49
Length mm 99.0 n/a
Diameter mm 84.0 65.0
Min focus m 0.3 0.3
Blades n/a 8
Groups n/a 8
Af motor n/a screw-drive
Elements n/a 9
Max magnification n/a 1.0

Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM

A constant f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, with SDM focusing. It weighs about 565 g and takes 77mm filters.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • SDM autofocus
  • Weather-resistant build
  • 77mm filters

Cons

  • APS-C only
  • SDM motors in some units have failed with age
  • No lens stabilization

Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR

A compact full-frame 100mm macro for Pentax with a weather-resistant build. It reaches 1:1 at 0.3 m, weighs about 340 g and uses 49mm filters.

Pros

  • True 1:1
  • Light at about 340 g
  • Weather resistant
  • 8-bladed aperture

Cons

  • Screw-drive autofocus
  • No lens stabilization

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