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Pairing speed and refined optics, the HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW from Pentax is a short-telephoto lens offering the classic focal length and bright design that gives it its portrait-length designation. The fast f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also suits creating shallow depth of field, selective focus imagery. Three Super ED elements and one aspherical element help to reduce a variety of aberrations and distortion in order to realize a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and accurate rendering, and a multi-layer HD coating helps to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy in bright and backlit conditions. Complementing the optics is an SDM autofocus system that delivers especially quick, quiet, and accurate focusing performance that suits both stills and video applications. Additionally, the lens has an All Weather construction and a Super Protect coating on the front element to enable its use in trying environmental conditions.
- K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- Three Super ED Elements
- One Aspherical Element
Pentax D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Overview
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Pentax D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Reviews
Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4
I'm a Pentax user since the 70's. I have multiple Pentax lens and camera bodies. This lens is outstanding. I chose the silver version. Smooth operation. Crisp images out to edges. Very quiet or noiseless. Beautiful hood. Performing flawlessly so far. Heavy and built like a tank. I do lots of nature photography and the lens is awesome. Perfect for portraits also as colors are perfect. Bouquet is excellent. I love the lens.
One of the greatest lenses I’ve ever used!
I have worked with the highest performance lenses on many different formats, from many different brands: Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, Phase One, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Zeiss—and this lens is among the best! It was immediately clear to me after reviewing my initial test images that this lens is likely to become my all-time favorite lens. I also own the HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and, while a fantastic lens itself, this 85mm demonstrates Pentax’s finest work. If Pentax continues to develop D FA* lenses at this caliber, I will be a buyer for almost anything they release. If this lens is anything to go on, the K-mount has a brilliant future!
Outstanding but heavy
Wow! That is the first reaction when you see the lens, when you take it into your hand and when you take your first shots. Excellent sharpness, color rendition, great built, but way too heavy for the city or for a prolonged photoshoot at the wedding... studio lens at its best. 2,5kg (lens + body) in your hand feels like a great workout! Give it a try. The price is the issue, but overall if you are a diehard Pentaxian go for it! It's once in your lifetime experience:)
Special lens
This is a beautiful lens, and I feel fortunate to own one. It is large and heavy, but still feels good on my K1 body. The weight and size is more than worth it when you see the results, perfectly sharp even when wide open, and saturated colors with gorgeous bokeh. It took me a few days to start seeing the full potential, and to appreciate the quality of this piece of equipment. The ability to control the depth of field so tightly, allowing stunning contrasts between crystal clear focus areas and buttery smooth background opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities. Highly recommended.
Close to perfect!
This lens and my 15-30 Pentax are my two favorite lenses.Pricey (even on sale) but warm images and hand held inside available light with no issue(s)
One of the greatest lenses I've ever used!
I have worked with the highest performance lenses on many different formats, from many different brands: Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, Phase One, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Zeiss—and this lens is among the best! It was immediately clear to me after reviewing my initial test images that this lens is likely to become my all-time favorite lens. I also own the HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and, while an excellent lens itself, this 85mm demonstrates Pentax's finest work. If Pentax continues to develop D FA* lenses at this caliber, I will be a buyer for almost anything they release. If this lens is anything to go on, the K-mount has a brilliant future!
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