100mm macro WR won my heart and wallet :)

Lev · 01-12-2016, 02:12 PM

$350 was too much for my nerves and finally, after several days looking at this lowered price - I bought it from B&H!

But guys, I was so excited that I forgot to place order through marketplace

Is it somehow possible to link it now?

Huy · 01-12-2016, 02:22 PM

Congrats!

I have the same lens and love it (though I don't use it as often as it deserves).

Lev · 01-12-2016, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Huy

Congrats!

I have the same lens and love it (though I don't use it as often as it deserves).

thanks and enough of vacations for that glass! how xbox says: life's short - play more

LeDave · 01-12-2016, 02:46 PM - **4 Likes**

Congratulations on the great lens for a even greater price. I have the 100 WR Macro for sometime now and it feels lightweight and rock sturdy at the same time. A first-party branded 100 2.8 Macro that's weather-sealed for 350 is totally unheard of in the Canon and Nikon world.

Last edited by LeDave; 01-12-2016 at 02:54 PM.

Lev · 01-12-2016, 02:59 PM

Great shots, especially first one. I don't really like photos of insects but I like how all that sharp details are visible! cool

Adam · 01-12-2016, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Lev

$350 was too much for my nerves and finally, after several days looking at this lowered price - I bought it from B&H!

But guys, I was so excited that I forgot to place order through marketplace

Is it somehow possible to link it now?

Congrats, but no, B&H doesn't give retroactive credit. If you think you clicked through a forum link at some point, shoot me a PM with your order number and I'll check for you

**wizofoz** · 01-12-2016, 03:09 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats on a great lens purchase. The 100mm is also a very useful portrait length, but I advise against using it for Female portraits, it is just too damned sharp and accentuates every little imperfection of the skin. Its great for more rugged 'manly' portraits though.

officiousbystander · 01-12-2016, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Lev

$350 was too much for my nerves

My trigger point was $388 back in November. But the plummeting Aus dollar probably means I'm no worse off. It can't be possible for it to go any lower. But having used it, it would still be brilliant value at list price.

Penumbra · 01-12-2016, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Lev

$350 was too much for my nerves and finally, after several days looking at this lowered price - I bought it from B&H!

I have had and still have the same itch! I watched the curves on that beauty many a times, in the still of the night

Congratulations! May it bring you joy!

Lev · 01-12-2016, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by wizofoz

Congrats on a great lens purchase. The 100mm is also a very useful portrait length, but I advise against using it for Female portraits, it is just too damned sharp and accentuates every little imperfection of the skin. Its great for more rugged 'manly' portraits though.

thanks!! I'll be careful

but maybe I'll play and soften female images in post

---------- Post added 01-12-16 at 03:38 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

Congrats, but no, B&H doesn't give retroactive credit. If you think you clicked through a forum link at some point, shoot me a PM with your order number and I'll check for you

Thanks Adam, PM sent

---------- Post added 01-12-16 at 03:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by Penumbra

I have had and still have the same itch! I watched the curves on that beauty many a times, in the still of the night

Congratulations! May it bring you joy!

"Problem" is that other lenses are still on sale right now, sadly my budget is limited for limiteds

This beautiful 77mm legend stays at warehouse until I get more horse power :/

robthebloke · 01-12-2016, 04:04 PM

I pulled the trigger on black friday as well.... https://flic.kr/p/CVCiQ3

I already had the older non-WR version. Its not a perfect lens (I wish it had the SDM from my DA* 300), but optically there isn't much to complain about.

Cold Iron · 01-12-2016, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by Lev

"Problem" is that other lenses are still on sale right now, sadly my budget is limited for limiteds

This beautiful 77mm legend stays at warehouse until I get more horse power :/

Interesting I was saving and planning on picking up the 77mm Limited next also. But LeDave had to go and post pics on the K3 thread this weekend with the 100mm Macro and I couldn't resist either, it is scheduled for delivery on Thursday. I don't think either of us will have any regrets

I hope that my order went through PF too, it should be I was drooling over the 100mm Macro pics on here when I placed it!

Lev · 01-12-2016, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by Cold Iron

I don't think either of us will have any regrets

I hope so

You will get your copy much sooner than me. Mine has to go through a long journey... Well, thanks to the guys here expanding my knowledge about amigos, I was looking at 77mm limited since I got my K3, but... not to mention the fact that they aren't cheap, you must be somehow prepared, really. But we will have it, I know

TaoMaas · 01-12-2016, 06:02 PM

$350? Holy cow...that's a great price! About 20 years ago, I paid around $300 for the A100mm f4 new. I think you'll love this lens!

HYS · 01-12-2016, 10:42 PM

Congrats!
I love my 100WR Macro. It's an excellent lens!
I am sure it will bring you a lot of great emotions.

01-12-2016, 02:12 PM	#1
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	100mm macro WR won my heart and wallet :) $350 was too much for my nerves and finally, after several days looking at this lowered price - I bought it from B&H! But guys, I was so excited that I forgot to place order through marketplace Is it somehow possible to link it now?

01-12-2016, 03:04 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by Lev $350 was too much for my nerves and finally, after several days looking at this lowered price - I bought it from B&H! But guys, I was so excited that I forgot to place order through marketplace Is it somehow possible to link it now? Congrats, but no, B&H doesn't give retroactive credit. If you think you clicked through a forum link at some point, shoot me a PM with your order number and I'll check for you Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-12-2016, 05:47 PM	#13
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cold Iron I don't think either of us will have any regrets I hope so You will get your copy much sooner than me. Mine has to go through a long journey... Well, thanks to the guys here expanding my knowledge about amigos, I was looking at 77mm limited since I got my K3, but... not to mention the fact that they aren't cheap, you must be somehow prepared, really. But we will have it, I know Last edited by Lev; 01-12-2016 at 07:21 PM.

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Huy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 87	Congrats! I have the same lens and love it (though I don't use it as often as it deserves).

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Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Huy Congrats! I have the same lens and love it (though I don't use it as often as it deserves). thanks and enough of vacations for that glass! how xbox says: life's short - play more

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LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Congratulations on the great lens for a even greater price. I have the 100 WR Macro for sometime now and it feels lightweight and rock sturdy at the same time. A first-party branded 100 2.8 Macro that's weather-sealed for 350 is totally unheard of in the Canon and Nikon world. Last edited by LeDave; 01-12-2016 at 02:54 PM.

01-12-2016, 02:59 PM	#5
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Great shots, especially first one. I don't really like photos of insects but I like how all that sharp details are visible! cool

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wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Congrats on a great lens purchase. The 100mm is also a very useful portrait length, but I advise against using it for Female portraits, it is just too damned sharp and accentuates every little imperfection of the skin. Its great for more rugged 'manly' portraits though.

01-12-2016, 03:17 PM	#8
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	Originally posted by Lev $350 was too much for my nerves My trigger point was $388 back in November. But the plummeting Aus dollar probably means I'm no worse off. It can't be possible for it to go any lower. But having used it, it would still be brilliant value at list price.

01-12-2016, 03:21 PM	#9
Penumbra Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Suceava, Romania Photos: Albums Posts: 139	Originally posted by Lev $350 was too much for my nerves and finally, after several days looking at this lowered price - I bought it from B&H! I have had and still have the same itch! I watched the curves on that beauty many a times, in the still of the night Congratulations! May it bring you joy!

01-12-2016, 03:32 PM	#10
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by wizofoz Congrats on a great lens purchase. The 100mm is also a very useful portrait length, but I advise against using it for Female portraits, it is just too damned sharp and accentuates every little imperfection of the skin. Its great for more rugged 'manly' portraits though. thanks!! I'll be careful but maybe I'll play and soften female images in post ---------- Post added 01-12-16 at 03:38 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam Congrats, but no, B&H doesn't give retroactive credit. If you think you clicked through a forum link at some point, shoot me a PM with your order number and I'll check for you Thanks Adam, PM sent ---------- Post added 01-12-16 at 03:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by Penumbra I have had and still have the same itch! I watched the curves on that beauty many a times, in the still of the night Congratulations! May it bring you joy! "Problem" is that other lenses are still on sale right now, sadly my budget is limited for limiteds This beautiful 77mm legend stays at warehouse until I get more horse power :/

01-12-2016, 04:04 PM	#11
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	I pulled the trigger on black friday as well.... https://flic.kr/p/CVCiQ3 I already had the older non-WR version. Its not a perfect lens (I wish it had the SDM from my DA* 300), but optically there isn't much to complain about.

01-12-2016, 04:40 PM	#12
Cold Iron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mn. Posts: 111	Originally posted by Lev "Problem" is that other lenses are still on sale right now, sadly my budget is limited for limiteds This beautiful 77mm legend stays at warehouse until I get more horse power :/ Interesting I was saving and planning on picking up the 77mm Limited next also. But LeDave had to go and post pics on the K3 thread this weekend with the 100mm Macro and I couldn't resist either, it is scheduled for delivery on Thursday. I don't think either of us will have any regrets I hope that my order went through PF too, it should be I was drooling over the 100mm Macro pics on here when I placed it!

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01-12-2016, 06:02 PM	#14
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	$350? Holy cow...that's a great price! About 20 years ago, I paid around $300 for the A100mm f4 new. I think you'll love this lens!

01-12-2016, 10:42 PM	#15
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Congrats! I love my 100WR Macro. It's an excellent lens! I am sure it will bring you a lot of great emotions.