Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR vs Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

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Pentax

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

Rokinon

100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

Specification comparison
Spec	SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR	100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
Brand	Pentax	Rokinon
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 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

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

The Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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