Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro D FA Macro 100mm
Pentax
73 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro D FA Macro 100mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD coating, Pentax SP (Super Protect) coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | FREE (Fixed Rear Element Extension) focusing system | Dual phase linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 204 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:1 |
Pros & Cons
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro D FA Macro 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
