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redpigeons · 05-14-2010, 01:01 PM

I don't know if you guys talked about it, but I want one of the two and I need to buy it today pretty much

so whats the different ? which one should I get?

Thanks!!!

bdery · 05-15-2010, 05:03 AM

Optically similar, both extremely well regarded, one weather resistant. It's your call

redpigeons · 05-15-2010, 06:42 AM

went for the WR

not so much BC I need it, but it was the same price on ebay and the WR looks way better on the camera

Thanks!

wlachan · 05-15-2010, 06:59 AM

Love the WR, but I prefer the one with aperture ring so I can use it on other system, if needed.

Jewelltrail · 05-15-2010, 07:55 AM

Quote:

RedPigeons: 100mm 2.8 Vs 100mm 2.8 WR
I don't know if you guys talked about it, but I want one of the two and I need to buy it today pretty much

so whats the different ? which one should I get?

You might want to read the recent issue of Popular Photography: a review in there on the 100wr. They loved it. Their only complaint was the whiny motor. Ironically, they wished the lens had the Pentax SDM

redpigeons · 05-15-2010, 10:19 AM

the original D-FA is an amazing lens that I always wanted and not even for macro any think I saw coming from this lens was stunning.

if the optics are the same then I do not worry...

I will post some pics when I will get it.

I love that it looks like an LTD lens

farfisa · 05-15-2010, 11:16 AM

Good move! Though there wouldn't really be a bad one in this case!

I have the WR and love it. The rounded aperture blades pushed me over, though I could've gotten a non-WR for much cheaper locally--I love the bokeh from the DA*55.

Both Frank and Fourmix have done great comparisons/reviews:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/90247-short-co...resistant.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/86625-lens-buy...ant-macro.html

SpecialK · 05-15-2010, 04:07 PM

Here you go:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/86625-lens-buy...ant-macro.html

redpigeons · 05-15-2010, 05:03 PM

thank you guys!
well the reason I am with pentax is one , the lenses .

can you really get disappointed from any lens that says Pentax on it.

your options are always in these cases either good or really really good

bdery · 05-15-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

can you really get disappointed from any lens that says Pentax on it.

It depends on your expectations.

I doubt any of the K, M, or DA would disapoint. Some of the A, F or FA zooms might. The primes from those lineups will not let you down.

In short, any Pentax prime will be good to stellar. Any macro Pentax lens will be amazing. Go with budget and features.

05-14-2010, 01:01 PM	#1
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	100mm 2.8 Vs 100mm 2.8 WR I don't know if you guys talked about it, but I want one of the two and I need to buy it today pretty much so whats the different ? which one should I get? Thanks!!!

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05-15-2010, 05:03 AM	#2
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Optically similar, both extremely well regarded, one weather resistant. It's your call

05-15-2010, 06:42 AM	#3
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943 Original Poster	went for the WR not so much BC I need it, but it was the same price on ebay and the WR looks way better on the camera Thanks!

05-15-2010, 06:59 AM	#4
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Love the WR, but I prefer the one with aperture ring so I can use it on other system, if needed.

05-15-2010, 07:55 AM	#5
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: RedPigeons: 100mm 2.8 Vs 100mm 2.8 WR I don't know if you guys talked about it, but I want one of the two and I need to buy it today pretty much so whats the different ? which one should I get? You might want to read the recent issue of Popular Photography: a review in there on the 100wr. They loved it. Their only complaint was the whiny motor. Ironically, they wished the lens had the Pentax SDM

05-15-2010, 10:19 AM	#6
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943 Original Poster	the original D-FA is an amazing lens that I always wanted and not even for macro any think I saw coming from this lens was stunning. if the optics are the same then I do not worry... I will post some pics when I will get it. I love that it looks like an LTD lens

05-15-2010, 11:16 AM	#7
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Good move! Though there wouldn't really be a bad one in this case! I have the WR and love it. The rounded aperture blades pushed me over, though I could've gotten a non-WR for much cheaper locally--I love the bokeh from the DA*55. Both Frank and Fourmix have done great comparisons/reviews: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/90247-short-co...resistant.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/86625-lens-buy...ant-macro.html

05-15-2010, 04:07 PM	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Here you go: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/86625-lens-buy...ant-macro.html

05-15-2010, 05:03 PM	#9
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943 Original Poster	thank you guys! well the reason I am with pentax is one , the lenses . can you really get disappointed from any lens that says Pentax on it. your options are always in these cases either good or really really good

05-15-2010, 07:52 PM	#10
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Quote: can you really get disappointed from any lens that says Pentax on it. It depends on your expectations. I doubt any of the K, M, or DA would disapoint. Some of the A, F or FA zooms might. The primes from those lineups will not let you down. In short, any Pentax prime will be good to stellar. Any macro Pentax lens will be amazing. Go with budget and features.