Re: Pentax 100mm f2.8 MACRO Lens *F* vs *FA*
Recently barry c. wrote: I am currently trying to decide between the Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro Autofocus SMC-F and SMCP-FA versions. Optically, are they similar? I can pick up the *F* version for about $10 less used compared with the *FA* version. Hi, Yes, optically they are identical. The outer design is a bit different (the F lens matches the SF bodies and the FA is black like the Z/PZ and MZ/ZX bodies. http://www.phred.org/pentax/k/lenses/long/primes/ The general differences between F and FA lenses apply in this case too. http://www.phred.org/pentax/k/FAQ/summary/ http://www.phred.org/pentax/k/FAQ/K-mount/ Cheers, Boz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax 100mm f2.8 MACRO Lens *F* vs *FA*
--- "barry c." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am currently trying to decide between the Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro Autofocus SMC-F and SMCP-FA versions. Optically, are they similar? Yes, they share the same optical design. The FA has a clamb for adjusting damping of the focusing mechanism (needs adustment in quite a few samples). I can pick up the *F* version for about $10 less used compared with the *FA* version. Thanks in advance, Barry Have fun, Alexander __ Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax 100mm f2.8 MACRO Lens *F* vs *FA*
If I'm remembering correctly, the FA has a wider focusing ring than the F does (I believe someone referred to it as skinny), which is a consideration, for me at least, using a lens that will require a lot of manual focusing on the macroside of things. If I am remembering wrong, hopefully someone will speakup. Hate spreading misinformation. Dan Scott (who just today disovered lens doesn't have 2 'e's in it :-0 ) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rodger said: On Sun, 4 Feb 2001 at 01:21:09 -0500 (EST), "barry c." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am currently trying to decide between the Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro Autofocus SMC-F and SMCP-FA versions. Optically, are they similar? I can pick up the *F* version for about $10 less used compared with the *FA* version. You can probably use a search engine to dredge up an old message from someone at Pentax Vancouver that implies what the differences are. IIRC, it is that the chips in the FA series communicate fuller information to the body than do those in the F series, mainly the MTF. Thus, it only makes a difference with AF bodies after the SF series. If the difference is only $10, I'd go for the FA, but I will say that my F model of this lens performs like a champ on the Z1-p. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax 100mm f2.8 MACRO Lens *F* vs *FA*
Hi, I am currently trying to decide between the Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro Autofocus SMC-F and SMCP-FA versions. Optically, are they similar? I can pick up the *F* version for about $10 less used compared with the *FA* version. Thanks in advance, Barry ___ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org.
