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Driline · 05-21-2022, 09:11 AM - **5 Likes**

Just a highly un Scientific photo fun comparison between my newly acquired $64 dollar Pentax A 100mm F4 macro lens and my $850 dollar Fuji 90mm F2.0 lens.

Can you tell which is which without reading the EXIF data?

It's rather obvious the El Cheapo lens vs. the NEW Fuji lens......or is it?

Same flower/time/shutter speed and F stop was close. All adjusted slightly in Capture 1 editing software.

I should also mention that the Fuji X-H1 was used for both lenses with a K&F Concept adapter for Pentax lenses.

Photo A

Photo B

I'll do one more after this.....

---------- Post added 05-21-22 at 11:14 AM ----------

Which is more pleasing to the eye....Photo C or D?

Photo C

Photo D

Last edited by Driline; 05-21-2022 at 10:05 AM.

**sergysergy** · 05-21-2022, 09:17 AM

I prefer A and D but the others are good too. Definitely not $800 better or worse.

biz-engineer · 05-21-2022, 09:42 AM

Let me guess.
Photo A = Fuji
Photo B = Pentax
Photo C = Pentax
Photo D = Fuji.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-21-2022, 09:49 AM

no guesses from me - just excellent shots with the irises....

I'd be more interested in how the SMC A 100/2.8 macro fared against the Fuji....

Driline · 05-21-2022, 10:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

no guesses from me - just excellent shots with the irises....

I'd be more interested in how the SMC A 100/2.8 macro fared against the Fuji....

My Pentax 100mm Macro F4 has done so well I've stopped looking to purchase the 100mm Macro 2.8.

---------- Post added 05-21-22 at 12:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by sergysergy

I prefer A and D but the others are good too. Definitely not $800 better or worse.

I prefer A & D as well.

**AggieDad** · 05-21-2022, 10:57 AM

I love this! These shots are lovely. The Pentax-A really gets it done.

I have become a user of older lenses. I keep a spreadsheet of old lenses rated 9.0 and above along with their going prices and a "value index" I created. With the exception of possibly a new auto-focus walk-around lens, I don't think I am a candidate for any more new lenses.

**jumbleview** · 05-21-2022, 12:46 PM

I like B.

**AstroDave** · 05-21-2022, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Driline

Which is more pleasing to the eye....Photo C or D?

You sound like my eyeglass prescriber!

Driline · 05-21-2022, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Let me guess.
Photo A = Fuji
Photo B = Pentax
Photo C = Pentax
Photo D = Fuji.

Ok time for the unveiling.

You picked the exact opposite lenses LOL.

Photo A = Pentax
Photo B = Fuji
Photo C = Fuji
Photo D = Pentax

---------- Post added 05-21-22 at 04:28 PM ----------

The Fuji 90mm f2.0 is Fujis best lens.

**MikeNArk** · 05-21-2022, 07:37 PM

I actually like images B and D the best. I actually thought A and D were the Pentax lends due to the background slats being larger.

05-21-2022, 09:11 AM - 5 Likes	#1
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Pentax 100mm F4 Macro Compare to Fuji 90mm F2.0 Just a highly un Scientific photo fun comparison between my newly acquired $64 dollar Pentax A 100mm F4 macro lens and my $850 dollar Fuji 90mm F2.0 lens. Can you tell which is which without reading the EXIF data? It's rather obvious the El Cheapo lens vs. the NEW Fuji lens......or is it? Same flower/time/shutter speed and F stop was close. All adjusted slightly in Capture 1 editing software. I should also mention that the Fuji X-H1 was used for both lenses with a K&F Concept adapter for Pentax lenses. Photo A Photo B I'll do one more after this..... ---------- Post added 05-21-22 at 11:14 AM ---------- Which is more pleasing to the eye....Photo C or D? Photo C Photo D Last edited by Driline; 05-21-2022 at 10:05 AM.

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05-21-2022, 09:17 AM	#2
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	I prefer A and D but the others are good too. Definitely not $800 better or worse.

05-21-2022, 09:42 AM	#3
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,249	Let me guess. Photo A = Fuji Photo B = Pentax Photo C = Pentax Photo D = Fuji.

05-21-2022, 09:49 AM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	no guesses from me - just excellent shots with the irises.... I'd be more interested in how the SMC A 100/2.8 macro fared against the Fuji....

05-21-2022, 10:01 AM - 1 Like	#5
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm no guesses from me - just excellent shots with the irises.... I'd be more interested in how the SMC A 100/2.8 macro fared against the Fuji.... My Pentax 100mm Macro F4 has done so well I've stopped looking to purchase the 100mm Macro 2.8. ---------- Post added 05-21-22 at 12:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by sergysergy I prefer A and D but the others are good too. Definitely not $800 better or worse. I prefer A & D as well.

05-21-2022, 10:57 AM	#6
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,458	I love this! These shots are lovely. The Pentax-A really gets it done. I have become a user of older lenses. I keep a spreadsheet of old lenses rated 9.0 and above along with their going prices and a "value index" I created. With the exception of possibly a new auto-focus walk-around lens, I don't think I am a candidate for any more new lenses.

05-21-2022, 12:46 PM	#7
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,070	I like B.

05-21-2022, 01:25 PM	#8
AstroDave Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 1,648	Originally posted by Driline Which is more pleasing to the eye....Photo C or D? You sound like my eyeglass prescriber!

05-21-2022, 01:30 PM	#9
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer Let me guess. Photo A = Fuji Photo B = Pentax Photo C = Pentax Photo D = Fuji. Ok time for the unveiling. You picked the exact opposite lenses LOL. Photo A = Pentax Photo B = Fuji Photo C = Fuji Photo D = Pentax ---------- Post added 05-21-22 at 04:28 PM ---------- The Fuji 90mm f2.0 is Fujis best lens.

05-21-2022, 07:37 PM	#10
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,246	I actually like images B and D the best. I actually thought A and D were the Pentax lends due to the background slats being larger.

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