HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 SDM AW

**Serkevan** · 05-24-2020, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by Mistral75

The HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW's package weighs 1.56kg whilst the lens itself weighs 953g. That would indeed put the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW between 1.1 and 1.2kg.

Remember that the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art weighs 1,130g (Sigma SA mount).

The RRP at launch of the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW was $/€/£1,199 therefore, even though £2,099.59 is theoretically equivalent to €2,345 and $2,129, there is a possibility that the RRP at launch of the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW be $/€/£2,099.

Yep, I calculated a bit over half a kilo for the packaging. About the RRP there was a bit of hyperbole involved, but it's still... well, a bunch of money

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Kunzite · 05-24-2020, 03:49 PM - **2 Likes**

£2,099, that should be about 1049.5 euro in continental Europe... right? right?

gatorguy · 05-24-2020, 03:53 PM

Perhaps I'll put off buying this lens until next year since it's priced a bit higher than I would have expected. I was prepared for $1500 US, but not $2K. I already decided to pass on an FA85 1.4 and use my 77 at least until this new Pentax lens ships. The FA77 is a fine lens.

Mistral75 · 05-24-2020, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

£2,099, that should be about 1049.5 euro in continental Europe... right? right?

To quote the Daily Mail: 'What planet are they on?'

**Serkevan** · 05-24-2020, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

The FA77 is a fine lens.

I got mine a month ago and I'm very happy about it. Incidentally, it also didn't cost more than a month of salary; I appreciate not having my budget cratered without remorse or concern

.

The great news is that samples will start flowing in very soon!

**c.a.m** · 05-24-2020, 04:14 PM

Using the new D FA 70-210mm and the D FA 50/1.5 as reference points at UK Amazon, a price of GBP 2099 suggests a price in Canada of CAD $2,500-2,600.

The product description at the Amazon site is quite enticing. I noted the statement "Anticipating the further advancement of SLR camera bodies in the future"

Originally posted by Mistral75

It also reduces distortion to nearly zero at a focusing distance of four meters to deliver well-defined, distortion-free images over the entire focusing range, from the minimum focusing distance to infinity.

However, I don't understand the above statement in the description. "Nearly zero" distortion at 4 m, but zero distortion across the range?

I know, I'm just being picky, but they [Ricoh] could have sharpened the text. Maybe I'm missing something.

- Craig

SSGGeezer · 05-24-2020, 04:31 PM

$2099 CAD is my Guess, 1899 USD. A bit steep for me at this time.

Wheatfield · 05-24-2020, 06:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

$2099 CAD is my Guess, 1899 USD. A bit steep for me at this time.

Me too, but I'm not going to let that stop me.
Bring it on. I will be the only person on my block to have one.
Heck, I will probably be the only person in Saskatchewan to have one.

---------- Post added May 24th, 2020 at 07:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by c.a.m

Using the new D FA 70-210mm and the D FA 50/1.5 as reference points at UK Amazon, a price of GBP 2099 suggests a price in Canada of CAD $2,500-2,600.

The product description at the Amazon site is quite enticing. I noted the statement "Anticipating the further advancement of SLR camera bodies in the future"

However, I don't understand the above statement in the description. "Nearly zero" distortion at 4 m, but zero distortion across the range?

I know, I'm just being picky, but they [Ricoh] could have sharpened the text. Maybe I'm missing something.

- Craig

I think this stuff gets run through a Japanese to English translation program with the English speaker on the Japanese side and a Japanese speaker on the English side.

---------- Post added May 24th, 2020 at 07:18 PM ----------

Originally posted by Twino4u

Release date 28.05
2099 GBP

HD PENTAX-D FA85mmF1.4ED SDM Prime Telephoto lens: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

Is it a dead link now?

**monochrome** · 05-24-2020, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Is it a dead link now?

Yep.

Sticking to my plan to wait a few months. I want the actual balance in my PayPal account before I order, K-new and DFA21/2.4 Limited Siren Song are also pulling me.

lesmore49 · 05-24-2020, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Me too, but I'm not going to let that stop me.
Bring it on. I will be the only person on my block to have one.
Heck, I will probably be the only person in Saskatchewan to have one.[COLOR="Silver"]

]

Manitoba too.

A few months ago I bought my most expensive lens...ever. The 24-70 F 2.8 was on sale at Henry's for $ 1200 CAD, regular price I think is around $ 1500.
My first car cost me $ 600 CAD. But that was in 1967.

vietnam74 · 05-24-2020, 09:31 PM - **2 Likes**

$1k, I’m in. $2k, I’m ... out of my house if I’m ever touching it!

kinkindoll · 05-24-2020, 09:31 PM

I hope the price is not correct, just a dummy on Amazon. If it is EUR $2100, it will scare people away.

thibs · 05-24-2020, 09:40 PM - **1 Like**

Anyone noticed the thing about electromagnetic aperture for VIDEO purpose (in short) ? Mmmm

repaap · 05-24-2020, 09:57 PM

Yea! I’m still in. Going to have to get my economy back to balance due this Covid thing...so no preorders...but perhaps at autumn (hopefully actually).

BarneyL · 05-24-2020, 10:15 PM

Over 2000 gbp means it's the most expensive lens with such focal length/max aperture combination on the market. Canon RF 85mm 1.2 is only 10% more expensive.

Quo vadis, Pentax?

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05-24-2020, 03:47 PM	#436
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Mistral75 The HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW's package weighs 1.56kg whilst the lens itself weighs 953g. That would indeed put the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW between 1.1 and 1.2kg. Remember that the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM \| Art weighs 1,130g (Sigma SA mount). The RRP at launch of the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW was $/€/£1,199 therefore, even though £2,099.59 is theoretically equivalent to €2,345 and $2,129, there is a possibility that the RRP at launch of the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW be $/€/£2,099. Yep, I calculated a bit over half a kilo for the packaging. About the RRP there was a bit of hyperbole involved, but it's still... well, a bunch of money .

05-24-2020, 03:49 PM - 2 Likes	#437
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	£2,099, that should be about 1049.5 euro in continental Europe... right? right?

05-24-2020, 03:53 PM	#438
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	Perhaps I'll put off buying this lens until next year since it's priced a bit higher than I would have expected. I was prepared for $1500 US, but not $2K. I already decided to pass on an FA85 1.4 and use my 77 at least until this new Pentax lens ships. The FA77 is a fine lens.

05-24-2020, 03:54 PM	#439
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Kunzite £2,099, that should be about 1049.5 euro in continental Europe... right? right? To quote the Daily Mail: 'What planet are they on?'

05-24-2020, 04:00 PM	#440
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by gatorguy The FA77 is a fine lens. I got mine a month ago and I'm very happy about it. Incidentally, it also didn't cost more than a month of salary; I appreciate not having my budget cratered without remorse or concern . The great news is that samples will start flowing in very soon!

05-24-2020, 04:14 PM	#441
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Using the new D FA 70-210mm and the D FA 50/1.5 as reference points at UK Amazon, a price of GBP 2099 suggests a price in Canada of CAD $2,500-2,600. The product description at the Amazon site is quite enticing. I noted the statement "Anticipating the further advancement of SLR camera bodies in the future" Originally posted by Mistral75 It also reduces distortion to nearly zero at a focusing distance of four meters to deliver well-defined, distortion-free images over the entire focusing range, from the minimum focusing distance to infinity. However, I don't understand the above statement in the description. "Nearly zero" distortion at 4 m, but zero distortion across the range? I know, I'm just being picky, but they [Ricoh] could have sharpened the text. Maybe I'm missing something. - Craig

05-24-2020, 04:31 PM	#442
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	$2099 CAD is my Guess, 1899 USD. A bit steep for me at this time.

05-24-2020, 06:14 PM - 1 Like	#443
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by SSGGeezer $2099 CAD is my Guess, 1899 USD. A bit steep for me at this time. Me too, but I'm not going to let that stop me. Bring it on. I will be the only person on my block to have one. Heck, I will probably be the only person in Saskatchewan to have one. ---------- Post added May 24th, 2020 at 07:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by c.a.m Using the new D FA 70-210mm and the D FA 50/1.5 as reference points at UK Amazon, a price of GBP 2099 suggests a price in Canada of CAD $2,500-2,600. The product description at the Amazon site is quite enticing. I noted the statement "Anticipating the further advancement of SLR camera bodies in the future" However, I don't understand the above statement in the description. "Nearly zero" distortion at 4 m, but zero distortion across the range? I know, I'm just being picky, but they [Ricoh] could have sharpened the text. Maybe I'm missing something. - Craig I think this stuff gets run through a Japanese to English translation program with the English speaker on the Japanese side and a Japanese speaker on the English side. ---------- Post added May 24th, 2020 at 07:18 PM ---------- Originally posted by Twino4u Release date 28.05 2099 GBP HD PENTAX-D FA85mmF1.4ED SDM Prime Telephoto lens: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo Is it a dead link now?

05-24-2020, 08:15 PM	#444
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Wheatfield Is it a dead link now? Yep. Sticking to my plan to wait a few months. I want the actual balance in my PayPal account before I order, K-new and DFA21/2.4 Limited Siren Song are also pulling me.

05-24-2020, 08:27 PM	#445
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Wheatfield Me too, but I'm not going to let that stop me. Bring it on. I will be the only person on my block to have one. Heck, I will probably be the only person in Saskatchewan to have one.[COLOR="Silver"] ] Manitoba too. A few months ago I bought my most expensive lens...ever. The 24-70 F 2.8 was on sale at Henry's for $ 1200 CAD, regular price I think is around $ 1500. My first car cost me $ 600 CAD. But that was in 1967.

05-24-2020, 09:31 PM - 2 Likes	#446
vietnam74 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: As I said before, I quit this forum due to people so rude to each other. Bye! Posts: 95	$1k, I’m in. $2k, I’m ... out of my house if I’m ever touching it!

05-24-2020, 09:31 PM	#447
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	I hope the price is not correct, just a dummy on Amazon. If it is EUR $2100, it will scare people away.

05-24-2020, 09:40 PM - 1 Like	#448
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Anyone noticed the thing about electromagnetic aperture for VIDEO purpose (in short) ? Mmmm

05-24-2020, 09:57 PM	#449
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Yea! I’m still in. Going to have to get my economy back to balance due this Covid thing...so no preorders...but perhaps at autumn (hopefully actually).

05-24-2020, 10:15 PM	#450
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	Over 2000 gbp means it's the most expensive lens with such focal length/max aperture combination on the market. Canon RF 85mm 1.2 is only 10% more expensive. Quo vadis, Pentax?