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Pentax announces the D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW
#1
Hi guys ........ a new lens for the K mount:

Model name: HD PENTAX-D FA85mmF1.4 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!
#2
Nice; but it would be nicer when they'll actually announce it (with market availability date and so on).
#3
I'm sure Tokina will give the green light to announce it soon.
#4
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/1..._8_fe.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1...s_for.html
Rebadging Pentax was probably too much for them.
#5
https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/hd-pe...f1.4sdm-aw
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#6
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 Wink
Fun times to be a Pentaxian.
Pentax K-3 | DA*16-50/2.8 | DA*50-135/2.8 | DA TC1.4 || Pentax K-1 | Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/25 | FA31/1.8 Limited | FA43/1.9 Limited | FA50/2.8 Macro | HD D-FA*50/1.4 | K55/1.8 | HD D-FA*70-200/2.8 |  FA77/1.8 Limited | A100/2.8 Macro
#7
(03-27-2020, 11:04 PM)Klaus Wrote: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/hd-pe...f1.4sdm-aw

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#8
Here let  me fix that for you Smile

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

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Pentax K-3 | DA*16-50/2.8 | DA*50-135/2.8 | DA TC1.4 || Pentax K-1 | Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/25 | FA31/1.8 Limited | FA43/1.9 Limited | FA50/2.8 Macro | HD D-FA*50/1.4 | K55/1.8 | HD D-FA*70-200/2.8 |  FA77/1.8 Limited | A100/2.8 Macro
#9
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. Smile
#10
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
Pentax K-3 | DA*16-50/2.8 | DA*50-135/2.8 | DA TC1.4 || Pentax K-1 | Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/25 | FA31/1.8 Limited | FA43/1.9 Limited | FA50/2.8 Macro | HD D-FA*50/1.4 | K55/1.8 | HD D-FA*70-200/2.8 |  FA77/1.8 Limited | A100/2.8 Macro
  


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