Waiting for this 85 was worth it. Already at f/1.4 we measure a high resolution in the centre of the image, which increases somewhat when stopped down. The contrast is good, very good when stopped down. At f/1.4 we noticed a visible, but - especially for this aperture - moderate edge loss...
Pentax HD D-FA* 85mm/1.4 SDM AW
Pentax K, APS-C / DXProduct details
High light intensity F1.4 for perfect portrait shots and special applications. In addition to the highest quality standards of the D FA series, a moderate telephoto lens must also meet very specific requirements. The maximum aperture of F1.4 is an important prerequisite, not only for portrait photography with effectively defocused backgrounds and associated bokeh, but also for many other applications, such as low-light shooting and handheld photography, or in special genres like concert and documentary photography.
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX |
Weight | 1255 g |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Lens type | Normal Lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Pentax K |
Focal length | 85 mm |
Item number | 15647517 |
Colour | Black |
Minimum focus distance | 0.85 m |
Lens type | Normal Lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Pentax K |
Aperture | 1 |
Min. aperture | 16 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Focal length | 85 mm |
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 82 mm |
Number of lenses | 12 |
Number of lens groups | 10 |
Optical zoom | 0.12 x |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Durability | Waterproof |
Min. aperture opening | f/16 |
Max. aperture | f/1.4 |
Aperture | f/1.4 - 16 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.09 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.09 m |
Filter thread | 0.08 m |
Country of origin | Vietnam |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Lens hood PH-RBG82 - Soft case S130-160 - Lens cap O-LC82 - Lens back cap K |
Weight | 1255 g |
Length | 123.50 mm |
Diameter | 95 mm |
Length | 22.40 cm |
Width | 18.60 cm |
Height | 14.90 cm |
Weight | 2 kg |
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How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
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- 1.Canon0.3 %
- 2.Nikon0.4 %
- 2.Sony0.4 %
- 4.OM System0.5 %
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How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
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- 1.TTArtisan2 days
- 1.Viltrox2 days
- 3.Sigma3 days
- 4.Sony7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?
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- 1.Olympus4.1 %
- 2.Canon5.1 %
- 2.Fujifilm5.1 %
- 4.Nikon5.5 %