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**shardulm** · 12-23-2016, 01:01 PM

Zhong YI Optics Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Pentax K-mount released

Zhong YI Optics Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Pentax K-mount released | Pentax Rumors

Aksel · 12-23-2016, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the news.

ChristianRock · 12-23-2016, 01:31 PM

I hope it's as good as it is pretty!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-23-2016, 02:39 PM

It's gonna have to go some... to better my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4).

Paul the Sunman · 12-23-2016, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

Zhong YI Optics Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Pentax K-mount released

Zhong YI Optics Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Pentax K-mount released | Pentax Rumors

Curious. Aperture ring is at the front, and no A setting. So I guess it's manual aperture as well as manual focus.

pathdoc · 12-23-2016, 02:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Back to the good old days - maybe we should have asked for it in M42?

HudsonShooter · 12-23-2016, 04:30 PM

mitakon does not use a aperture bayonet .
it may be semi clicky for the aperture ring too, the f2 is that way.

**jlstrawman** · 12-23-2016, 04:37 PM

Also mentioned here:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/336038-zhong-yi-85mm-1-2-k-mount.html

Not a Number · 12-23-2016, 08:43 PM

So probably no aperture lever. Not too critical if you are shooting portraits. And you can do continuous metering in Av mode which some people can't live without. Focusing is a different matter.

**Clinton** · 12-25-2016, 10:11 PM

This isn't new news. I've had mine for a couple of months now.

mee · 12-26-2016, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by Clinton

This isn't new news. I've had mine for a couple of months now.

Well good for you! It is new news for others though.

**pres589** · 12-26-2016, 11:19 AM

Share some images, Clinton!

AquaDome · 12-26-2016, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

This isn't new news. I've had mine for a couple of months now.

How is it?

**shardulm** · 12-27-2016, 09:30 AM

Here.. it is available for purchase at our good old Adorama.

Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens for Pentax K Digital Cameras

Wheatfield · 12-27-2016, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

It's gonna have to go some... to better my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4).

No A setting, Manual diaphragm. I too will be keeping my A*85/1.4

12-23-2016, 01:01 PM	#1
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Aksel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 224	Thanks for the news.

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12-23-2016, 02:39 PM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	It's gonna have to go some... to better my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4).

12-23-2016, 02:45 PM	#5
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by shardulm Zhong YI Optics Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Pentax K-mount released Zhong YI Optics Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Pentax K-mount released \| Pentax Rumors Curious. Aperture ring is at the front, and no A setting. So I guess it's manual aperture as well as manual focus.

12-23-2016, 02:56 PM - 2 Likes	#6
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Back to the good old days - maybe we should have asked for it in M42?

12-23-2016, 04:30 PM	#7
HudsonShooter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 108	mitakon does not use a aperture bayonet . it may be semi clicky for the aperture ring too, the f2 is that way.

12-23-2016, 04:37 PM	#8
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Also mentioned here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/336038-zhong-yi-85mm-1-2-k-mount.html

12-23-2016, 08:43 PM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	So probably no aperture lever. Not too critical if you are shooting portraits. And you can do continuous metering in Av mode which some people can't live without. Focusing is a different matter.

12-25-2016, 10:11 PM	#10
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	This isn't new news. I've had mine for a couple of months now.

12-26-2016, 10:07 AM	#11
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Clinton This isn't new news. I've had mine for a couple of months now. Well good for you! It is new news for others though.

12-26-2016, 11:19 AM	#12
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	Share some images, Clinton!

12-26-2016, 06:32 PM	#13
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Originally posted by Clinton This isn't new news. I've had mine for a couple of months now. How is it?

12-27-2016, 09:30 AM	#14
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793 Original Poster	Here.. it is available for purchase at our good old Adorama. Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens for Pentax K Digital Cameras

12-27-2016, 10:04 AM	#15
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by Kerrowdown It's gonna have to go some... to better my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4). No A setting, Manual diaphragm. I too will be keeping my A*85/1.4