Hi Igor,
I just bought the D FA 50 macro. The lens hood that comes with that
fits very securely. It focuses faster than my FA100 macro and teh
images are just as sharp.
I love the FA100. It's built like a tank, is sharp and has better bokeh
than the Sigma or Tamron macros. It is heavier than the D FA (which I
have never seen). Side by side comparison is the best way of choosing,
but if I'm looking at a choice between 2 things I can NEVER find them in
the same place.
Leon
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Igor Roshchin wrote:
I just had a chance to hold Pentax SMCP-D FA Macro 100 F/2.8
(it is the new smaller version).
My first impression: how small and lightweight it is.
I never had a chance to hold the F or FA version of that lens,
but this one is really light.
Second impression: when I attached it to the body (DS) and tried to autofocus,
- the range of the motor run (and the lens extending) is loooong.
The noise is rather loud (or just annoying?).
I am still trying to choose between a D FA and a used FA.
I wish I could try them side by side.
Igor
