Looking for an 85mm lens for my K5

Marcel K · 12-29-2019, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by Tez26

Does anybody know if you can get an 85mm lens for the K5? I have noticed on the Pentax website there is a 70mm lens - would this be comparable to an 85mm? I am into kid/portrait photography and looking for a lens where I can capture more Nat/playing shots without being right in their face. Any other suggestions/recommendations on other lenses for this also greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I use the DA 70mm f/2.4 exactly for that purpose. With excellent results. Can the smc version can be had for around €300.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-29-2019, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tez26

Looking for an 85mm lens for my K5

I can certainly recommend my “Sweetheart” Pentax-A*85mm F1.4

Marcel K · 12-29-2019, 01:06 PM

Btw the Sigma 17-70mm C (which i also have) is also a good allround option, but imo the DA70 is better for portraits: fast n accurate af, very sharp, nice colors, good bokeh, subject-background separation.

vinni · 12-30-2019, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I can certainly recommend my “Sweetheart” Pentax-A*85mm F1.4

I see prices dropping on these (in my country) - just pondering if it's really worth it ... or should keep the money aside for the next APS-C flagship

-JW- · 12-30-2019, 03:23 AM

Like others said, there is no new 85mm from Pentax available.

Have you checked out the different lens clubs? This might help you in deciding what lens to get.
Things like bokeh can be very personal, in terms of if you like the look.

If you're looking for new I would go for the DA70 or FA77 if you want a true Pentax.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-30-2019, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by vinni

just pondering if it's really worth it...

I have always thought that bodies come and go... but good glass is for ever, so in answer to your question IMHO absolutely.

If you have a look at this thread...

85mm f2 or faster Lens Club - PentaxForums.com

All my posts in there are taken with my “Sweetheart” Pentax-A*85mm F1.4

vinni · 12-31-2019, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I have always thought that bodies come and go... but good glass is for ever

That's a great wisdom

That 85mm does look lovely - I am jealous now. I looked at the other forum post and those pictures are really impressive. Hopefully some people will start selling theirs in favour of the HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 ... bringing down the price. There is a local shop that sells a Pentax Pentax-M 85mm f/2 for about 15% of the A* ... might go for that in the meantime. Seems to get some love on the forum here.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-31-2019, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by vinni

That's a great wisdom

Thanks, I try to help where I can, especially at spending other folks money.

Originally posted by vinni

That 85mm does look lovely - I am jealous now

She is and there's no need to be... just get your own.

Originally posted by vinni

that sells a Pentax Pentax-M 85mm f/2 for about 15% of the A*

Now... I may be a tad bias, but IMHO it's only 15% of the A*.

vinni · 12-31-2019, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

but IMHO it's only 15% of the A*.

That's definitely not helping me to save money

**Kerrowdown** · 12-31-2019, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by vinni

That's definitely not helping me to save money

Aye your only planning to buy it once... invest in your glass.

angerdan · 01-27-2021, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Tez26

Hi, wasn't looking at buying one from this forum, I just wanted information regarding the 85mm lens and if Pentax had one or if anybody knew of comparable lenses for the K5.
Thanks for the link on where to post though when I am ready at looking at getting a new lens.

When will you be ready for getting a new lens?

jjbacoomba · 04-19-2021, 06:18 PM

I have a Samyang F1.4 85 mm lens that I have had for about 3 years. I just got a K5iis and I will be posting photos using that combo. I originally bought it to use with my K200D, but lost those photos when My comp fried

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12-29-2019, 12:54 PM	#31
Marcel K Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 82	Originally posted by Tez26 Does anybody know if you can get an 85mm lens for the K5? I have noticed on the Pentax website there is a 70mm lens - would this be comparable to an 85mm? I am into kid/portrait photography and looking for a lens where I can capture more Nat/playing shots without being right in their face. Any other suggestions/recommendations on other lenses for this also greatly appreciated. Thanks I use the DA 70mm f/2.4 exactly for that purpose. With excellent results. Can the smc version can be had for around €300.

12-29-2019, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#32
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by Tez26 Looking for an 85mm lens for my K5 I can certainly recommend my “Sweetheart” Pentax-A*85mm F1.4

12-29-2019, 01:06 PM	#33
Marcel K Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 82	Btw the Sigma 17-70mm C (which i also have) is also a good allround option, but imo the DA70 is better for portraits: fast n accurate af, very sharp, nice colors, good bokeh, subject-background separation.

12-30-2019, 02:37 AM	#34
vinni Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 235	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I can certainly recommend my “Sweetheart” Pentax-A*85mm F1.4 I see prices dropping on these (in my country) - just pondering if it's really worth it ... or should keep the money aside for the next APS-C flagship

12-30-2019, 03:23 AM	#35
-JW- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Eindhoven Posts: 139	Like others said, there is no new 85mm from Pentax available. Have you checked out the different lens clubs? This might help you in deciding what lens to get. Things like bokeh can be very personal, in terms of if you like the look. If you're looking for new I would go for the DA70 or FA77 if you want a true Pentax.

12-30-2019, 01:22 PM	#36
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by vinni just pondering if it's really worth it... I have always thought that bodies come and go... but good glass is for ever, so in answer to your question IMHO absolutely. If you have a look at this thread... 85mm f2 or faster Lens Club - PentaxForums.com All my posts in there are taken with my “Sweetheart” Pentax-A*85mm F1.4

12-31-2019, 03:47 AM	#37
vinni Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 235	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I have always thought that bodies come and go... but good glass is for ever That's a great wisdom That 85mm does look lovely - I am jealous now. I looked at the other forum post and those pictures are really impressive. Hopefully some people will start selling theirs in favour of the HD Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4* ... bringing down the price. There is a local shop that sells a Pentax Pentax-M 85mm f/2 for about 15% of the A* ... might go for that in the meantime. Seems to get some love on the forum here.

12-31-2019, 03:57 AM	#38
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by vinni That's a great wisdom Thanks, I try to help where I can, especially at spending other folks money. Originally posted by vinni That 85mm does look lovely - I am jealous now She is and there's no need to be... just get your own. Originally posted by vinni that sells a Pentax Pentax-M 85mm f/2 for about 15% of the A* Now... I may be a tad bias, but IMHO it's only 15% of the A*.

12-31-2019, 04:04 AM	#39
vinni Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 235	Originally posted by Kerrowdown but IMHO it's only 15% of the A*. That's definitely not helping me to save money

12-31-2019, 04:10 AM	#40
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by vinni That's definitely not helping me to save money Aye your only planning to buy it once... invest in your glass.

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01-27-2021, 01:55 PM	#41
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by Tez26 Hi, wasn't looking at buying one from this forum, I just wanted information regarding the 85mm lens and if Pentax had one or if anybody knew of comparable lenses for the K5. Thanks for the link on where to post though when I am ready at looking at getting a new lens. When will you be ready for getting a new lens?

04-19-2021, 06:18 PM	#42
jjbacoomba Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 279	I have a Samyang F1.4 85 mm lens that I have had for about 3 years. I just got a K5iis and I will be posting photos using that combo. I originally bought it to use with my K200D, but lost those photos when My comp fried .