Questions regarding Pentax-D FA 100mm f2.8 macro

**TER-OR** · 08-04-2021, 11:59 AM - **1 Like**

I'd agree on looking for the older versions if you're going to go all-manual. I use an FA-100 in the field and the lens switch for manual/automatic focus is very convenient.
I shoot f/16 regularly and f/20 occasionally.
If you're not using the autofocus you can get the same optics as a manual lens.

Stop it down, use a flash and you can severely underexpose the background.

katyusha · 08-04-2021, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by AfterPentax Mark II

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Should the question not be: can the 42-megapixel CMOS of your Sony camera meet the optical quality of the D FA 100mm f2.8 Macro?

wow……hopefully……

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08-04-2021, 11:59 AM - 1 Like	#16
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I'd agree on looking for the older versions if you're going to go all-manual. I use an FA-100 in the field and the lens switch for manual/automatic focus is very convenient. I shoot f/16 regularly and f/20 occasionally. If you're not using the autofocus you can get the same optics as a manual lens. Stop it down, use a flash and you can severely underexpose the background.

08-04-2021, 07:03 PM	#17
katyusha New Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by AfterPentax Mark II [ Should the question not be: can the 42-megapixel CMOS of your Sony camera meet the optical quality of the D FA 100mm f2.8 Macro? wow……hopefully……