Is the pentax smc d fa macro 50mm f 2 8 good for macro photography?

Yes, it's a proper macro lens, and the Pentax smc D FA Macro 50mm f/2.8 is a sensible pick if you want close-up work. On full frame it frames as a straight 50mm; on APS-C it behaves more like 75mm, which gives you a little more working distance from your subject. It's autofocus, but it isn't stabilised, so a tripod or a fast shutter helps when you're close.

It fits the full-frame Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-1 Mark II, and most of the APS-C Pentax K bodies, including the Pentax KP and Pentax K-3 Mark III.

If you want more distance between you and small subjects like insects, the Pentax smc D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR is the longer option and is weather-sealed. For general portraits and everyday shooting, the portraits guide explains why a 50mm is so useful.

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