A couple of pics of the new 85mm f1.4

Albert Siegel · 06-04-2020, 06:06 PM - **11 Likes**

Ricoh Imaging has the new PENTAX 85mm on display at their Shinjuku showroom, which opened yesterday after being closed for two months.

The lens is larger than I expected, but feels good and balances very well on the K-1. Focus is quick enough and very silent. The motor "feels" and "sounds" (nearly silent) very different than the old SDM types. I don't know if it makes sense to say, but the AF "feels" more robust and confident than previous AF motors.

The overall fit, feel and construction is nothing short of spectacular. The output is sublime. This clearly is the definition of a premium product and is easy to see why the high cost is worth it. I think this is a lens that will cause people to give PENTAX a good look.

Here are two photos of the lens. Anyone is free to use or re-post them as desired. Enjoy!

Attached Images

bobmaxja · 06-04-2020, 06:10 PM - **1 Like**

Wow, big mamma

**Pentax Syntax** · 06-04-2020, 06:14 PM - **1 Like**

Wow what a big hood! Reminds me of the thick substantial hoods on the FA* series

**BROO** · 06-04-2020, 06:37 PM

Thanks Albert

There is a new video from CP+2020 out too

You Tube

Paul the Sunman · 06-04-2020, 06:40 PM

Maybe the hood can be left off for interior shots. I would be interested to see how it performs without it.

**luftfluss** · 06-04-2020, 06:56 PM - **1 Like**

Jeez, people complaining about the size of the hood. It's not nearly as large as the one on my 300 f/2.8...

**monochrome** · 06-04-2020, 07:05 PM - **1 Like**

Weighty Eighty?

Looking forward to having one. I hope I don’t miss what I’ve sold to get it.

Paul the Sunman · 06-04-2020, 07:10 PM - **6 Likes**

A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA*70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA*85. He died.

MikeyBugs95 · 06-04-2020, 07:22 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA*70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA*85. He died.

Must have been crushed by the weight of his own self confidence that he could carry all that equipment.

**monochrome** · 06-04-2020, 07:59 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA*70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA*85. He died.

He died happy.

zapp · 06-04-2020, 09:50 PM

No tripod foot like the 105 from Sigma :-)
Your models will not appreciate the large front lens and the works will notice the big lens. Good reason to get/keep the 77 as well.

pschlute · 06-04-2020, 10:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentax Syntax

Wow what a big hood! Reminds me of the thick substantial hoods on the FA* series

I always liked the metal hood of the FA* 85mm 1.4. I assume this one is plastic.

Anyone using multiple studio lighting will appreciate that hood for sure.

Sandy Hancock · 06-04-2020, 10:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA*70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA*85. He died.

LOL!

I don't own a bag big enough to carry all that anyway. And even if I did I wouldn't take any of them on a hike. I would take the DFA28-105 for the K-1, and the DA10-17, DA* 11-18 and DA 55-300 PLM on the KP, or just use crop mode on the K-1.

zzeitg · 06-04-2020, 10:57 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA*70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA*85. He died.

Why didn't he add also DA560?

**Joetitch** · 06-05-2020, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Why didn't he add also DA560?

What are the GPS coordinates so I can collect the equipment 😀

06-04-2020, 06:06 PM - 11 Likes	#1
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	A couple of pics of the new 85mm f1.4 Ricoh Imaging has the new PENTAX 85mm on display at their Shinjuku showroom, which opened yesterday after being closed for two months. The lens is larger than I expected, but feels good and balances very well on the K-1. Focus is quick enough and very silent. The motor "feels" and "sounds" (nearly silent) very different than the old SDM types. I don't know if it makes sense to say, but the AF "feels" more robust and confident than previous AF motors. The overall fit, feel and construction is nothing short of spectacular. The output is sublime. This clearly is the definition of a premium product and is easy to see why the high cost is worth it. I think this is a lens that will cause people to give PENTAX a good look. Here are two photos of the lens. Anyone is free to use or re-post them as desired. Enjoy! Attached Images

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bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Wow, big mamma

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Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	Wow what a big hood! Reminds me of the thick substantial hoods on the FA* series

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Maybe the hood can be left off for interior shots. I would be interested to see how it performs without it.

06-04-2020, 06:56 PM - 1 Like	#6
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Jeez, people complaining about the size of the hood. It's not nearly as large as the one on my 300 f/2.8...

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Weighty Eighty? Looking forward to having one. I hope I don’t miss what I’ve sold to get it.

06-04-2020, 07:10 PM - 6 Likes	#8
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA85. He died.

06-04-2020, 07:22 PM - 6 Likes	#9
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA85. He died. Must have been crushed by the weight of his own self confidence that he could carry all that equipment.

06-04-2020, 07:59 PM - 8 Likes	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA85. He died. He died happy.

06-04-2020, 09:50 PM	#11
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,388	No tripod foot like the 105 from Sigma :-) Your models will not appreciate the large front lens and the works will notice the big lens. Good reason to get/keep the 77 as well.

06-04-2020, 10:02 PM - 1 Like	#12
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,215	Originally posted by Pentax Syntax Wow what a big hood! Reminds me of the thick substantial hoods on the FA* series I always liked the metal hood of the FA* 85mm 1.4. I assume this one is plastic. Anyone using multiple studio lighting will appreciate that hood for sure.

06-04-2020, 10:46 PM - 2 Likes	#13
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA85. He died. LOL! I don't own a bag big enough to carry all that anyway. And even if I did I wouldn't take any of them on a hike. I would take the DFA28-105 for the K-1, and the DA10-17, DA* 11-18 and DA 55-300 PLM on the KP, or just use crop mode on the K-1.

06-04-2020, 10:57 PM - 4 Likes	#14
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman A man set out on a hike carrying the K1, DFA 24-70, DFA70-200, DFA 150-450, DFA 15-30, DFA 50, and DFA85. He died. Why didn't he add also DA560?

06-05-2020, 12:58 AM	#15
Joetitch Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Leura NSW Posts: 502	Originally posted by zzeitg Why didn't he add also DA560? What are the GPS coordinates so I can collect the equipment 😀