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Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - davidmanze - 03-24-2020
Hi guys ........ a new lens for the K mount:
Model name: HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 SDM AW
Launch date: Scheduled to be launched in late, 2020
- By incorporating three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements, it effectively compensates chromatic aberrations and produces brilliant, high-contrast images even from open aperture.
- Adopts one aspherical lens and achieves high delineation performance with good correction of spherical aberration, coma and field curvature.
- High speed and smooth operation with newly developed SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) equipped with high torque ring type ultrasonic motor
- Developing as an AW (All Weather model) this lens features a dependable dust-proof, weather-resistant structure to prevent the intrusion of water and dust into the lens interior.
One of the most waited for lenses in the Pentax lineup!
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - Kunzite - 03-27-2020
Nice; but it would be nicer when they'll actually announce it (with market availability date and so on).
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - Brightcolours - 03-27-2020
I'm sure Tokina will give the green light to announce it soon.
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - Kunzite - 03-27-2020
I was expecting you to do what you do best. Hoped it won't happen, but expecting it.
Tokina? Too busy rebadging second tier Chinese stuff:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1538410-REG/tokina_atx_m_af85fe_atx_m_85mm_f_1_8_fe.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1470585-REG/viltrox_pfu_rbmh_85mm_f1_8_stm_e_mount_85mm_f_1_8_lens_for.html
Rebadging Pentax was probably too much for them.
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - Klaus - 03-27-2020
https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/hd-pentax-dfa-85mmf1.4sdm-aw
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - robbiec - 05-25-2020
Out in less than a couple of weeks. Price in the €2k range. I picked up the DFA* 70-200/2.8 to go with my DFA*50/1.4 over the weekend so will sit out the first batch and get one of the 2nd batch
Fun times to be a Pentaxian.
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - Brightcolours - 05-25-2020
(03-27-2020, 11:04 PM)Klaus Wrote: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/hd-pentax-dfa-85mmf1.4sdm-aw
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RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - robbiec - 05-25-2020
Here let me fix that for you
Pentax-D FA* 85 f/1.4
Update - release June 26th, Weight of lens = 1255g, so a bit of glass in that beautiful body. Preorders start on 27th or 28th May. Looking at €2100
Twitter - Nokishita
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - Rover - 05-28-2020
The official full announcement has happened. The cost is $1899.
Have to admit the lens looks mighty fine to these eyes. Like one of these glamour beauties - you'll never even walk with one in your life but still nice to look at.
RE: Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW - robbiec - 05-28-2020
Luckily for me, I'll get to walk with one in my life.
Special site for the 85 is up too!
DFA*85/1.4 Special Site