FA* 85mm F1.4 - sample shots

Andres · 11-06-2008, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by frank

Thanks Denis

It's a great lens indeed. I almost sold mine a while ago 'cause I use the smaller FA77 more, but my wife stopped me. Some how she knew I'd get it back if I sell it, so better just keep it for good

Man! that woman really loves you!!!

ll_coffee_lP · 11-06-2008, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by lithos

A company, to me, loses all credibility once they get one of those over-glorified houseplants to hold their product.

I hope Pentax didn't have any. I hope they just had some 250lb middle-aged man, in a Pentax polo shirt, sitting on a stool in front of their booth. Hungover, unshaven. Sipping a Prairie Oyster, using it to chase down four aspirin. With a nametag that reads "Cliff".

And with an encyclopedic knowledge Pentax gear.

"So, why do you think Pentax is better than the other cameras I've seen? The AF's slow, the framerate's slower - they don't even make any pro gear!"

"Because Pentax can snap your neck like a swizzle stick, you little punk. And then go through your wallet, find your home address from your drivers licence, and steal your credit cards and use them to take your wife out and get her drunk while you're in the hospital. Real drunk. Like, losin' her inhibitions drunk. Any further questions?"

This post is chock full of awesomeness!

c[_]

frank · 11-06-2008, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by suro

Thanks for you replies

I never seen FA 85* (but I has 77 ltd) and it will very interesting compare those two lens in portrait. Can you make a few of similar photo by two of those lens? Like in your first post with models? Without correction?

It will interest not only for me, also we talking about in Russian Pentax forum

Many of my photos it's portrait, and I think about buying FA 85*. But it seems a bit expensive for blinding purchase

And it's very hard to find.

I'll try to do some quick comparison on my dad (w/ a face full of wrinkles) and kids (w/ smooth tender skins) over the weekend, but no promise

frank · 11-06-2008, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Andres

Man! that woman really loves you!!!

Thanks

Actually she likes those silver color lenses, that's why I got those FA*s and silver FA LEs ...

legacyb4 · 11-06-2008, 08:30 PM

F1.4 @ ISO 400

suro · 11-07-2008, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by frank

I'll try to do some quick comparison on my dad (w/ a face full of wrinkles) and kids (w/ smooth tender skins) over the weekend, but no promise

I'll wait for your test

Currently I'm use our old soviet lens Helios 40-2, 85mm /1.5. It's one of good portrait lens too

Andres · 11-07-2008, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by frank

Thanks

Actually she likes those silver color lenses, that's why I got those FA*s and silver FA LEs ...

And who's the ET who doesn't like them!!!

Also waiting for those shots!!

legacyb4 · 11-07-2008, 07:53 PM

At the office

At home

legacyb4 · 11-13-2008, 08:14 AM

legacyb4 · 11-23-2008, 09:18 PM

Couple from a walkabout today.

legacyb4 · 12-16-2008, 11:48 PM

Lego Trucks

Solo Steve · 12-17-2008, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by legacyb4

LOVE the forced perspective and gradual blur in this shot!

Chip · 12-17-2008, 12:10 PM

K10D in and outdoors.

F/3.5,ISO 100

F/2.4, ISO 400

Miserere · 12-17-2008, 03:23 PM

Chip, love that 2nd photo. The little girl seems to be enjoying herself so much, and you've captured that perfectly.

legacyb4 · 02-18-2009, 07:26 AM

Really liking the 85mm on the K20D; the AWB is pretty darn flexible and can accomodate most any lighting situation without difficulty. This shot pretty much sums up why the K20D really performs well: 1/50 (SR), ISO 400, F1.4 and manual focus in what seemed to be a low light situation.

I've also gotten much more comfortable with my manual focus abilities; someone had posted a thread about how to manual focus and look for that 'pop' when the picture comes into sharp focus.

12-17-2008, 12:10 PM	#43
Chip Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 31	*A85 f/1.4 photo's** K10D in and outdoors. F/3.5,ISO 100 F/2.4, ISO 400

02-18-2009, 07:26 AM	#45
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Really liking the 85mm on the K20D; the AWB is pretty darn flexible and can accomodate most any lighting situation without difficulty. This shot pretty much sums up why the K20D really performs well: 1/50 (SR), ISO 400, F1.4 and manual focus in what seemed to be a low light situation. I've also gotten much more comfortable with my manual focus abilities; someone had posted a thread about how to manual focus and look for that 'pop' when the picture comes into sharp focus. Last edited by legacyb4; 02-18-2009 at 07:36 AM.

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11-06-2008, 04:28 PM	#31
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Albums Posts: 240	Originally posted by frank Thanks Denis It's a great lens indeed. I almost sold mine a while ago 'cause I use the smaller FA77 more, but my wife stopped me. Some how she knew I'd get it back if I sell it, so better just keep it for good Man! that woman really loves you!!!

11-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#32
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by lithos A company, to me, loses all credibility once they get one of those over-glorified houseplants to hold their product. I hope Pentax didn't have any. I hope they just had some 250lb middle-aged man, in a Pentax polo shirt, sitting on a stool in front of their booth. Hungover, unshaven. Sipping a Prairie Oyster, using it to chase down four aspirin. With a nametag that reads "Cliff". And with an encyclopedic knowledge Pentax gear. "So, why do you think Pentax is better than the other cameras I've seen? The AF's slow, the framerate's slower - they don't even make any pro gear!" "Because Pentax can snap your neck like a swizzle stick, you little punk. And then go through your wallet, find your home address from your drivers licence, and steal your credit cards and use them to take your wife out and get her drunk while you're in the hospital. Real drunk. Like, losin' her inhibitions drunk. Any further questions?" This post is chock full of awesomeness! c[_]

11-06-2008, 07:56 PM	#33
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by suro Thanks for you replies I never seen FA 85* (but I has 77 ltd) and it will very interesting compare those two lens in portrait. Can you make a few of similar photo by two of those lens? Like in your first post with models? Without correction? It will interest not only for me, also we talking about in Russian Pentax forum Many of my photos it's portrait, and I think about buying FA 85*. But it seems a bit expensive for blinding purchase And it's very hard to find. I'll try to do some quick comparison on my dad (w/ a face full of wrinkles) and kids (w/ smooth tender skins) over the weekend, but no promise

11-06-2008, 07:58 PM	#34
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Andres Man! that woman really loves you!!! Thanks Actually she likes those silver color lenses, that's why I got those FA*s and silver FA LEs ...

11-06-2008, 08:30 PM	#35
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	F1.4 @ ISO 400

11-07-2008, 05:13 AM	#36
suro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ekaterinburg Posts: 344	Originally posted by frank I'll try to do some quick comparison on my dad (w/ a face full of wrinkles) and kids (w/ smooth tender skins) over the weekend, but no promise I'll wait for your test Currently I'm use our old soviet lens Helios 40-2, 85mm /1.5. It's one of good portrait lens too

11-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#37
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Albums Posts: 240	Originally posted by frank Thanks Actually she likes those silver color lenses, that's why I got those FA*s and silver FA LEs ... And who's the ET who doesn't like them!!! Also waiting for those shots!!

11-07-2008, 07:53 PM	#38
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	At the office At home

11-13-2008, 08:14 AM	#39
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster

11-23-2008, 09:18 PM	#40
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Couple from a walkabout today.

12-16-2008, 11:48 PM	#41
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Lego Trucks

12-17-2008, 12:35 AM	#42
Solo Steve New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 3	Originally posted by legacyb4 LOVE the forced perspective and gradual blur in this shot!

12-17-2008, 03:23 PM	#44
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Chip, love that 2nd photo. The little girl seems to be enjoying herself so much, and you've captured that perfectly.