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**Lowell Goudge** · 04-21-2009, 09:59 AM

like the title says, I would like to see comparitive posts from 85mm lens options.

my basic question is.

For the price, how does the samyang / vivitar / bower 85mm F1.4 stack up against the older SMC Pentax 85mm F1.8, or the SMC / Super Tak 1.8 and 1.9 lenses?

the Vivitar version shown on the B&H site is a KA mount, at $349

jsherman999 · 04-21-2009, 12:36 PM

.

Here are some threads on the Samyang from Nikon users:

link1

link2

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-21-2009, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

.

Here are some threads on the Samyang from Nikon users:

link1

link2

I saw those, and there is also a good link comparing these lenses to the A and FA lenses.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/54815-fa-85mm-vs-85mm.html

I am more interested in what the K and Tak versions can do, better than the samyang, and is it worth trying to get one of those on fleabay as opposed to just getting a brand new 85mm F1.4

Damn Brit · 04-21-2009, 12:41 PM

I saw on Amazon that there is an Opteka 85mm 1.4 but couldn't find any information about it.

pspentax · 04-21-2009, 12:58 PM

Hi

,

That one of my last shots with thte FA*85/1.4 at f4.0

Jewelltrail · 04-21-2009, 01:00 PM

Auto Takumar f 1.8 85mm JPG out of camera, no PPing. I think this was @ f11, but it could be f8.

fwcetus · 04-21-2009, 01:23 PM

Not having any time right now to do any 85mm shooting, all I can offer is a link to some previous 85mm comparison tests of mine, of six various Pentax 85mm lenses and the K-mount Russian Zenitar MC 85/1.4.

The Great Pentax 85mm Lens Shoot-Out

The above link is for some old scans of 4x6 prints from way back in the pre-digital days of yore (<g>), so they're not as useful as if they were big DSLR images (sorry)...

Marc Sabatella · 04-21-2009, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

I saw on Amazon that there is an Opteka 85mm 1.4 but couldn't find any information about it.

I believe that's the same as the Samyang - also sold under the Vivitar and Bower names and probably others too.

Damn Brit · 04-21-2009, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

I believe that's the same as the Samyang - also sold under the Vivitar and Bower names and probably others too.

Thanks Marc, when I was looking, I came across the Bower and thought they looked the same. the Bower was quite a bit more expensive though.

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-21-2009, 04:04 PM

gary

what price did you see

the bower and vivitar are $349 at B&H and adorama has the vivitar for the same price.

only ddifference I see is the B&H products show a KA mount the adorama shows K mount

need to see one to be sure what you getr I think

Jewelltrail · 04-22-2009, 12:34 AM

Lowell: I love my Auto Takumar, but much of that love stems from sentimental attachment. The Vivitar pics I have seen look awfully good and the lens offers things you will not get in the older Takumars:

1) f1.4
2) Auto-Focus
3) Brand-new availability with, I assume, some kind of warranty

I need to shoot more with my Auto Tak 85mm--here is another one:

James S · 04-22-2009, 01:08 AM

Ebay seller has the Samyang lenses for AUD $399.

I have one bought from here. I will test it out this weekend

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-22-2009, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Lowell: I love my Auto Takumar, but much of that love stems from sentimental attachment. The Vivitar pics I have seen look awfully good and the lens offers things you will not get in the older Takumars:

1) f1.4
2) Auto-Focus
3) Brand-new availability with, I assume, some kind of warranty

I need to shoot more with my Auto Tak 85mm--here is another one:

Not so sure they are Auto focus, but at least one photo and some write ups indicate Auto exposure, which is more important. I want to use a flash on the K10D with this lens from time to time, and AE with the p-ttl compatability is a big bonus.

Damn Brit · 04-22-2009, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

gary

what price did you see

the bower and vivitar are $349 at B&H and adorama has the vivitar for the same price.

only ddifference I see is the B&H products show a KA mount the adorama shows K mount

need to see one to be sure what you getr I think

$299 + $14.95 Shipping. I bought stuff from them before I believe, no hassle.
Amazon.com: Opteka 85mm f/1.4 Medium Telephoto Portrait Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-22-2009, 02:36 AM

gary

thanks.

The link you show has a photo of a manual apature lens.

I will look into the one B&H has at $350 because the extra $50 is worth it for an KA mount lens.

I wonder in reality what you get as I have now seen both varients for about the same price.

04-21-2009, 09:59 AM	#1
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	85mm lenses post your images and comments like the title says, I would like to see comparitive posts from 85mm lens options. my basic question is. For the price, how does the samyang / vivitar / bower 85mm F1.4 stack up against the older SMC Pentax 85mm F1.8, or the SMC / Super Tak 1.8 and 1.9 lenses? the Vivitar version shown on the B&H site is a KA mount, at $349

04-21-2009, 12:58 PM	#5
pspentax Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 367	Hi, That one of my last shots with thte FA*85/1.4 at f4.0

04-21-2009, 01:00 PM	#6
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Auto Takumar f 1.8 85mm JPG out of camera, no PPing. I think this was @ f11, but it could be f8. Last edited by Jewelltrail; 09-25-2009 at 09:06 AM.

04-22-2009, 12:34 AM	#11
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Lowell: I love my Auto Takumar, but much of that love stems from sentimental attachment. The Vivitar pics I have seen look awfully good and the lens offers things you will not get in the older Takumars: 1) f1.4 2) Auto-Focus 3) Brand-new availability with, I assume, some kind of warranty I need to shoot more with my Auto Tak 85mm--here is another one: Last edited by Jewelltrail; 09-25-2009 at 09:06 AM.

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04-21-2009, 12:36 PM	#2
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. Here are some threads on the Samyang from Nikon users: link1 link2

04-21-2009, 12:40 PM	#3
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 . Here are some threads on the Samyang from Nikon users: link1 link2 I saw those, and there is also a good link comparing these lenses to the A and FA lenses. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/54815-fa-85mm-vs-85mm.html I am more interested in what the K and Tak versions can do, better than the samyang, and is it worth trying to get one of those on fleabay as opposed to just getting a brand new 85mm F1.4

04-21-2009, 12:41 PM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	I saw on Amazon that there is an Opteka 85mm 1.4 but couldn't find any information about it.

04-21-2009, 01:23 PM	#7
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	Not having any time right now to do any 85mm shooting, all I can offer is a link to some previous 85mm comparison tests of mine, of six various Pentax 85mm lenses and the K-mount Russian Zenitar MC 85/1.4. The Great Pentax 85mm Lens Shoot-Out The above link is for some old scans of 4x6 prints from way back in the pre-digital days of yore (<g>), so they're not as useful as if they were big DSLR images (sorry)...

04-21-2009, 03:54 PM	#8
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by Damn Brit I saw on Amazon that there is an Opteka 85mm 1.4 but couldn't find any information about it. I believe that's the same as the Samyang - also sold under the Vivitar and Bower names and probably others too.

04-21-2009, 03:55 PM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I believe that's the same as the Samyang - also sold under the Vivitar and Bower names and probably others too. Thanks Marc, when I was looking, I came across the Bower and thought they looked the same. the Bower was quite a bit more expensive though.

04-21-2009, 04:04 PM	#10
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892 Original Poster	gary what price did you see the bower and vivitar are $349 at B&H and adorama has the vivitar for the same price. only ddifference I see is the B&H products show a KA mount the adorama shows K mount need to see one to be sure what you getr I think

04-22-2009, 01:08 AM	#12
James S Guest	Ebay seller has the Samyang lenses for AUD $399. I have one bought from here. I will test it out this weekend

04-22-2009, 02:18 AM	#13
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Lowell: I love my Auto Takumar, but much of that love stems from sentimental attachment. The Vivitar pics I have seen look awfully good and the lens offers things you will not get in the older Takumars: 1) f1.4 2) Auto-Focus 3) Brand-new availability with, I assume, some kind of warranty I need to shoot more with my Auto Tak 85mm--here is another one: Not so sure they are Auto focus, but at least one photo and some write ups indicate Auto exposure, which is more important. I want to use a flash on the K10D with this lens from time to time, and AE with the p-ttl compatability is a big bonus.

04-22-2009, 02:24 AM	#14
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge gary what price did you see the bower and vivitar are $349 at B&H and adorama has the vivitar for the same price. only ddifference I see is the B&H products show a KA mount the adorama shows K mount need to see one to be sure what you getr I think $299 + $14.95 Shipping. I bought stuff from them before I believe, no hassle. Amazon.com: Opteka 85mm f/1.4 Medium Telephoto Portrait Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

04-22-2009, 02:36 AM	#15
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892 Original Poster	gary thanks. The link you show has a photo of a manual apature lens. I will look into the one B&H has at $350 because the extra $50 is worth it for an KA mount lens. I wonder in reality what you get as I have now seen both varients for about the same price.

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