Fast 85mm lens?

TerryL · 07-02-2019, 02:07 PM

Are we getting a nice new modern fast 85mm soon?

Adam · 07-02-2019, 02:16 PM - **1 Like**

Yes, the DFA* 85mm should be just around the corner. I'm guessing that it's the next roadmapped lens that we will see.

TerryL · 07-02-2019, 03:56 PM

That's really good to know. Thank you, Adam.

normhead · 07-02-2019, 04:06 PM

There's also copies of the FA* 85 1.4 around. A number of forum users love that lens.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-02-2019, 04:13 PM

and the Samyang 85/1.4 is available new also... and the Sigma 85/1.4 EX DG

TerryL · 07-02-2019, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by normhead

There's also copies of the FA* 85 1.4 around. A number of forum users love that lens.

Sure there are, plenty. But why not a nice modern lens, like the DFA 50mm? Oh I'll get one, either Pentax, or Nikon.

---------- Post added 07-02-19 at 04:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and the Samyang 85/1.4 is available new also... and the Sigma 85/1.4 EX DG

I shouldn't have to buy a third party lens just to get an 85mm.

**clickclick** · 07-02-2019, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by TerryL

But why not a nice modern lens [snip] ?

But then there would be no LBA.

Kaisas · 07-02-2019, 05:59 PM

Any guess about the price range?( dfa 85mm)

Adam · 07-02-2019, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kaisas

Any guess about the price range?( dfa 85mm)

1399 or so?

normhead · 07-02-2019, 06:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kaisas

Any guess about the price range?( dfa 85mm)

The Nikon started at $2000, but it's couple years old now.

Quote:

Are we getting a nice new modern fast 85mm soon?

What are you planning to use it for?
What's the rush?

zapp · 07-02-2019, 09:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

1399 or so?

Canon costs 1600, Sigma 1200, put the Pentax at 1500.
No rush to get the 85, but without this option, there is quite some pull away to a company that manages to offer a 1.4 85 solution.

**UncleVanya** · 07-02-2019, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by zapp

Canon costs 1600, Sigma 1200, put the Pentax at 1500.
No rush to get the 85, but without this option, there is quite some pull away to a company that manages to offer a 1.4 85 solution.

I owned the glorious A* 85 f1.4, sold it, bought the FA 77 f1.8 and never felt like I missed anything. But I've not used the FA* 85 f1.4 nor the Nikon. The A* admittedly was a bit sharper wide open than the FA* 85 from all that I've seen. I guess it really depends on what you want that modern lens to do...

biz-engineer · 07-02-2019, 10:42 PM

DFA85 will come this year or next year. We saw of plastic molded version at CP+.

Originally posted by TerryL

I shouldn't have to buy a third party lens just to get an 85mm.

No you don't. If you need such lens shortly, you can get a used Pentax FA*85, or Pentax FA77 and resell it almost the same price to finance the new D-FA*85 when it'll be available.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-02-2019, 11:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by TerryL

But why not a nice modern lens

She may not be "modern"... but I find that my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) is more than capable and can certainly deliver results.

angerdan · 07-03-2019, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

Are we getting a nice new modern fast 85mm soon?

There's already a thread about it:
KP custom，DFA*85/1.4 CP+ Exhibit - PentaxForums.com

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07-02-2019, 02:16 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Yes, the DFA* 85mm should be just around the corner. I'm guessing that it's the next roadmapped lens that we will see.

07-02-2019, 03:56 PM	#3
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	That's really good to know. Thank you, Adam.

07-02-2019, 04:06 PM	#4
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	There's also copies of the FA* 85 1.4 around. A number of forum users love that lens.

07-02-2019, 04:13 PM	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	and the Samyang 85/1.4 is available new also... and the Sigma 85/1.4 EX DG

07-02-2019, 04:48 PM	#6
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead There's also copies of the FA* 85 1.4 around. A number of forum users love that lens. Sure there are, plenty. But why not a nice modern lens, like the DFA 50mm? Oh I'll get one, either Pentax, or Nikon. ---------- Post added 07-02-19 at 04:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by pepperberry farm and the Samyang 85/1.4 is available new also... and the Sigma 85/1.4 EX DG I shouldn't have to buy a third party lens just to get an 85mm.

07-02-2019, 05:36 PM	#7
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by TerryL But why not a nice modern lens [snip] ? But then there would be no LBA.

07-02-2019, 05:59 PM	#8
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	Any guess about the price range?( dfa 85mm)

07-02-2019, 06:53 PM - 1 Like	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Kaisas Any guess about the price range?( dfa 85mm) The Nikon started at $2000, but it's couple years old now. Quote: Are we getting a nice new modern fast 85mm soon? What are you planning to use it for? What's the rush?

07-02-2019, 09:42 PM - 1 Like	#11
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by Adam 1399 or so? Canon costs 1600, Sigma 1200, put the Pentax at 1500. No rush to get the 85, but without this option, there is quite some pull away to a company that manages to offer a 1.4 85 solution.

07-02-2019, 10:15 PM	#12
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by zapp Canon costs 1600, Sigma 1200, put the Pentax at 1500. No rush to get the 85, but without this option, there is quite some pull away to a company that manages to offer a 1.4 85 solution. I owned the glorious A* 85 f1.4, sold it, bought the FA 77 f1.8 and never felt like I missed anything. But I've not used the FA* 85 f1.4 nor the Nikon. The A* admittedly was a bit sharper wide open than the FA* 85 from all that I've seen. I guess it really depends on what you want that modern lens to do...

07-02-2019, 10:42 PM	#13
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	DFA85 will come this year or next year. We saw of plastic molded version at CP+. Originally posted by TerryL I shouldn't have to buy a third party lens just to get an 85mm. No you don't. If you need such lens shortly, you can get a used Pentax FA85, or Pentax FA77 and resell it almost the same price to finance the new D-FA85 when it'll be available.

07-02-2019, 11:54 PM - 2 Likes	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by TerryL But why not a nice modern lens She may not be "modern"... but I find that my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) is more than capable and can certainly deliver results.

07-03-2019, 12:44 AM	#15
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by TerryL Are we getting a nice new modern fast 85mm soon? There's already a thread about it: KP custom，DFA*85/1.4 CP+ Exhibit - PentaxForums.com