Pentax 85mm F/1.4 (discontinued) on a K1

qdfb · 05-26-2016, 02:41 AM

Anyone using this combo?

---------- Post added 05-26-16 at 02:48 AM ----------

...and yes, I am new to this forum. Joined after purchasing an F1, which is proving exceptional. 24-70mm - the less said the better - its not bad but not up to the best standards for a mid-range "pro" zoom.

Wild Mark · 05-26-2016, 03:00 AM

Do you mean FA*85/1.4?

That lens has been discontinued for a long time. Are you saying it is not supported (profile wise) on the K1?

qdfb · 05-26-2016, 03:43 AM

I have no idea, it's still in transit from the guy I bought it from! I assume ACR which I use does support it.

It would be good to hear from anyone who as a K1 which he/she uses with that lens.

Adam · 05-26-2016, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by qdfb

I have no idea, it's still in transit from the guy I bought it from! I assume ACR which I use does support it.

It would be good to hear from anyone who as a K1 which he/she uses with that lens.

I love the FA* 85mm. The K-1 has correction profiles for it (just like other modern lenses), so it's fully supported.

Plenty of samples here:
Pentax K-1 Low-Light and Pixel Shift Samples - Hands-On Tests | PentaxForums.com

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Wild Mark · 05-26-2016, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I love the FA* 85mm. The K-1 has correction profiles for it (just like other modern lenses), so it's fully supported.

Plenty of samples here:
Pentax K-1 Low-Light and Pixel Shift Samples - Hands-On Tests | PentaxForums.com

That is what I thought, but, the headline was attention grabbing so I asked the question

**jatrax** · 05-26-2016, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by qdfb

and yes, I am new to this forum. Joined after purchasing an F1, which is proving exceptional. 24-70mm - the less said the better - its not bad but not up to the best standards for a mid-range "pro" zoom.

Welcome! There are two Pentax 85mm f/1.4 lenses so which one you bought is unknown. It could be the FA*85 f/1.4 as mentioned above or the Pentax-A 85mm f/1.4. Both are exceptional but the A version is manual focus only.

You might want to look into fine tuning the auto-focus on your 24-70, or check for decentering. Most folks seem to find it very good at least as good as other zooms in that price range.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-26-2016, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by qdfb

Anyone using this combo?

That'll be me then, how can I help? Here's two examples with that combo.

And welcome to the forum.

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**TER-OR** · 05-26-2016, 12:34 PM

That's a focal length screaming for an updated lens on FF. Just modern coatings on the FA* would be great.

Welcome to the clubhouse!

stevebrot · 05-26-2016, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by qdfb

I assume ACR which I use does support it.

Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) does not offer built-in profile support for the FA* 85/1.4. That being said, Adobe provides two free tools to assist in making or finding profiles for unsupported lenses. For information on Adobe Lens Profile Creator and Adobe Lens Profile Downloader, see...

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/digital-negative.html#resources

Steve

05-26-2016, 02:41 AM	#1
qdfb New Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Saffron Walden, UK Posts: 12	Pentax 85mm F/1.4 (discontinued) on a K1 Anyone using this combo? ---------- Post added 05-26-16 at 02:48 AM ---------- ...and yes, I am new to this forum. Joined after purchasing an F1, which is proving exceptional. 24-70mm - the less said the better - its not bad but not up to the best standards for a mid-range "pro" zoom.

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05-26-2016, 03:00 AM	#2
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Do you mean FA*85/1.4? That lens has been discontinued for a long time. Are you saying it is not supported (profile wise) on the K1?

05-26-2016, 03:43 AM	#3
qdfb New Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Saffron Walden, UK Posts: 12 Original Poster	I have no idea, it's still in transit from the guy I bought it from! I assume ACR which I use does support it. It would be good to hear from anyone who as a K1 which he/she uses with that lens.

05-26-2016, 03:48 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by qdfb I have no idea, it's still in transit from the guy I bought it from! I assume ACR which I use does support it. It would be good to hear from anyone who as a K1 which he/she uses with that lens. I love the FA* 85mm. The K-1 has correction profiles for it (just like other modern lenses), so it's fully supported. Plenty of samples here: Pentax K-1 Low-Light and Pixel Shift Samples - Hands-On Tests \| PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-26-2016, 04:00 AM	#5
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by Adam I love the FA* 85mm. The K-1 has correction profiles for it (just like other modern lenses), so it's fully supported. Plenty of samples here: Pentax K-1 Low-Light and Pixel Shift Samples - Hands-On Tests \| PentaxForums.com That is what I thought, but, the headline was attention grabbing so I asked the question

05-26-2016, 07:37 AM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by qdfb and yes, I am new to this forum. Joined after purchasing an F1, which is proving exceptional. 24-70mm - the less said the better - its not bad but not up to the best standards for a mid-range "pro" zoom. Welcome! There are two Pentax 85mm f/1.4 lenses so which one you bought is unknown. It could be the FA*85 f/1.4 as mentioned above or the Pentax-A 85mm f/1.4. Both are exceptional but the A version is manual focus only. You might want to look into fine tuning the auto-focus on your 24-70, or check for decentering. Most folks seem to find it very good at least as good as other zooms in that price range.

05-26-2016, 12:34 PM	#8
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	That's a focal length screaming for an updated lens on FF. Just modern coatings on the FA* would be great. Welcome to the clubhouse!

05-26-2016, 08:49 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by qdfb I assume ACR which I use does support it. Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) does not offer built-in profile support for the FA* 85/1.4. That being said, Adobe provides two free tools to assist in making or finding profiles for unsupported lenses. For information on Adobe Lens Profile Creator and Adobe Lens Profile Downloader, see... https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/digital-negative.html#resources Steve