Compare Samyang 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Macro vs Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
8 blades
Colors
Black, silver
Form Factor
Short Telephoto Prime Lens
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Distance scale, DoF scale
Physical aperture ring, Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Micro Four Thirds-mount, Nikon F-mount, Pentax K-mount, Samsung NX-mount, Sony A-mount, Sony E-mount
Pentax K-mount
Material
Aluminum
Motor
Screw drive from camera
Optical Formula | Elements
15 elements
7 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
12 groups
6 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 HRI + 1 ED element, Ultra Multi Coating groups
HD + Super Protect coatings groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
67 mm / 2.64 in
49 mm / 1.93 in
Size | Diameter
73 mm / 2.87 in
64 mm / 2.52 in
Size | Length
123 mm / 4.84 in
27 mm / 1.06 in
Weight
720 g / 25.44 oz
155 g / 5.48 oz

Function

Angle Of View
24.4° Diagonal | 20.4° Horizontal | 13.7° Vertical
53.4° Diagonal | 45.4° Horizontal | 31.2° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/32
f/1.9 ~ f/22
Autofocus
No
Yes
Focal Length
100 mm
43 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
Weather Resistance
No
No

Performance

Max Magnification
1x
0.12x
Min Focus Distance
310 mm / 12.20 in
450 mm / 17.72 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Lens hood included
Debut
2015-04-01
2021-02-24

Reviews

Neofiliac score
59%
68%
Pros
  • 1:1 reproduction
  • Clear focusing scale
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Comes with physical aperture ring
Cons
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Not Samyang's strongest build
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Expensive for a pancake lens

Price

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