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 / DX, full sizeOnly 1 piece in stock at supplier
Product details
High light intensity of 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 a crucial factor, 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 specialized genres like concert and documentary photography.
Lens type | Normal lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Pentax K |
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX, full size |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Weight | 1355 g |
Item number | 15647517 |
Manufacturer | Pentax |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer No. | 22890 |
Release date | 13.4.2021 |
Colour | Black |
Minimum focus distance | 0.85 m |
Lens type | Normal lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Pentax K |
Focal length | 85 mm |
Min. focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Aperture | 1 f/ |
Min. aperture | 16 f/ |
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX, full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9x |
Filter thread | 82 mm |
Number of lenses | 12 |
Number of lens groups | 10 |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Internal focusing |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Min. focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Filter thread | 82 mm |
Country of origin | Vietnam |
CO₂ emissions | 4,22 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,12 |
Scope of delivery | Lens hood PH-RBG82 - Soft case S130-160 - Lens cap O-LC82 - Lens back cap K |
Weight | 1355 g |
Length | 123.50 mm |
Diameter | 95 mm |
Product Safety |
Length | 22.40 cm |
Width | 18.60 cm |
Height | 14.90 cm |
Weight | 2 kg |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- PentaxNot enough data
- 1.Canon0,3 %
- 2.7artisans0,4 %
- 2.Nikon0,4 %
- 2.Sigma0,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
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?
Source: Galaxus- PentaxNot enough data
- 1.TTArtisan1 day
- 1.Viltrox1 day
- 3.Laowa3 days
- 4.Sigma7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- PentaxNot enough data
- 1.Fujifilm5,4 %
- 2.Nikon5,6 %
- 3.Canon6,1 %
- 3.Sony6,1 %