Pentax releases its first-ever weatherproof macro lens

Affordable HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8ED AW is launched –

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As we hear more and more reports of Canon, Nikon, Tamron, and others, pensioning off its DSLR lenses, Pentax is bucking the trend by launching a brand new lens for its digital SLRs.–

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The HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8ED AW becomes the first all-weather macro lens in its K-mount range. The new full-frame prime will effectively replace the Pentax 100mm f2.8 SMC D-FA WR Macro which dates back to 2009.

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The 100mm macro lens's construction uses six weatherproof and dustproof seals to protect it from the elements (Image credit: Ricoh Imaging)

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A silver version of the lens will be sold as a special edition of just 300 units (Image credit: Ricoh Imaging)

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Pentax releases its first-ever weatherproof macro lens

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Affordable HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8ED AW is launched –

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As we hear more and more reports of Canon, Nikon, Tamron, and others, pensioning off its DSLR lenses, Pentax is bucking the trend by launching a brand new lens for its digital SLRs.–

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The HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8ED AW becomes the first all-weather macro lens in its K-mount range. The new full-frame prime will effectively replace the Pentax 100mm f2.8 SMC D-FA WR Macro which dates back to 2009.

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The 100mm macro lens's construction uses six weatherproof and dustproof seals to protect it from the elements (Image credit: Ricoh Imaging)

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A silver version of the lens will be sold as a special edition of just 300 units (Image credit: Ricoh Imaging)

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