HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 SDM AW

D1N0 · 03-24-2020, 04:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fs999

An extension tube will do it

I am getting good results with close up filters.

BarneyL · 03-24-2020, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

I don't get why people feel entitled to be informed precisely when Ricoh Imaging starts development of a product, and not a day later

It was the same with the K-new: the "nothing was done before the September announcement" outrage.

I think people are more interested in release dates than development announcements.

Kunzite · 03-24-2020, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by BarneyL

I think people are more interested in release dates than development announcements.

That's no excuse.

**fs999** · 03-24-2020, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

A KAF4 one, then.

That would be great ! I only have three Kenko unitube plus 25 with power zoom

Originally posted by D1N0

I am getting good results with close up filters.

I tried them too, but extension tubes are better

SSGGeezer · 03-24-2020, 07:14 AM

Who has close up filters in this large of a diameter? 92mm is pretty wide!

MikeyBugs95 · 03-24-2020, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Who has close up filters in this large of a diameter? 92mm is pretty wide!

I think it's just an 82mm filter size.

**Serkevan** · 03-24-2020, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

I think it's just an 82mm filter size.

I'm gonna say that the filter is gonna be 86mm, like the Sigma Art (which is basically the same size).

D1N0 · 03-24-2020, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by fs999

extension tubes are better

Are they?

**fs999** · 03-24-2020, 08:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

Are they?

Yes, less aberrations.

Wheatfield · 03-24-2020, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by BROO

I expect it will cost 10-20% more than the 50. That would put it at about US$1300.

I figure it will be about the same price as a new set of bagpipes.

**FozzFoster** · 03-24-2020, 08:21 AM

More info here:

- Launch date: Scheduled to be launched in late, 2020
- Filter Diameter 82mm
- KAF4 Mount

Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA?85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S

davidsladek · 03-24-2020, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

I'm gonna say that the filter is gonna be 86mm, like the Sigma Art (which is basically the same size).

it is 82mm by the specs
Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA?85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S

---------- Post added 03-24-2020 at 08:24 AM ----------

It is beautiful... and these don't even look like renders or plastic mock ups but pretty close to real thing

**Serkevan** · 03-24-2020, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by davidsladek

it is 82mm by the specs
Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA?85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S

---------- Post added 03-24-2020 at 08:24 AM ----------

It is beautiful... and these don't even look like renders or plastic mock ups but pretty close to real thing

Huh. Thanks for the correction, I hadn't seen the filter diameter somehow. It does look very well made, a premium lens for sure.

ZeljkoS · 03-24-2020, 08:49 AM

This will be the most coveted lens in the entire Pentax lineup... wonder if it will be compatible with K-5II(s)
Edit: just saw the mount will of course be KAF4 with completely automatic electromagnetic aperture control, so no, not compatible with K-5II

Mistral75 · 03-24-2020, 08:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Huh. Thanks for the correction, I hadn't seen the filter diameter somehow. It does look very well made, a premium lens for sure.

Eyes have they, but they see not.

Originally posted by Mistral75

Development officially announced 22 minutes ago at 10pm UTC.

Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S

Lens mount: KAF4
Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m
Maximum magnification: 0.12x
Filter diameter: 82mm
9-blade diaphragm (rounded)

03-24-2020, 08:21 AM	#56
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	More info here: - Launch date: Scheduled to be launched in late, 2020 - Filter Diameter 82mm - KAF4 Mount Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA?85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S Attached Images

03-24-2020, 08:53 AM - 2 Likes	#60
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Serkevan Huh. Thanks for the correction, I hadn't seen the filter diameter somehow. It does look very well made, a premium lens for sure. Eyes have they, but they see not. Originally posted by Mistral75 Development officially announced 22 minutes ago at 10pm UTC. Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S Lens mount: KAF4 Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m Maximum magnification: 0.12x Filter diameter: 82mm 9-blade diaphragm (rounded)

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03-24-2020, 04:07 AM - 1 Like	#46
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by fs999 An extension tube will do it I am getting good results with close up filters.

03-24-2020, 04:27 AM	#47
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	Originally posted by Kunzite I don't get why people feel entitled to be informed precisely when Ricoh Imaging starts development of a product, and not a day later It was the same with the K-new: the "nothing was done before the September announcement" outrage. I think people are more interested in release dates than development announcements.

03-24-2020, 04:54 AM	#48
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by BarneyL I think people are more interested in release dates than development announcements. That's no excuse.

03-24-2020, 06:59 AM	#49
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	Originally posted by Mistral75 A KAF4 one, then. That would be great ! I only have three Kenko unitube plus 25 with power zoom Originally posted by D1N0 I am getting good results with close up filters. I tried them too, but extension tubes are better

03-24-2020, 07:14 AM	#50
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Who has close up filters in this large of a diameter? 92mm is pretty wide!

03-24-2020, 07:16 AM	#51
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Who has close up filters in this large of a diameter? 92mm is pretty wide! I think it's just an 82mm filter size.

03-24-2020, 07:32 AM	#52
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 I think it's just an 82mm filter size. I'm gonna say that the filter is gonna be 86mm, like the Sigma Art (which is basically the same size).

03-24-2020, 07:54 AM	#53
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by fs999 extension tubes are better Are they?

03-24-2020, 08:04 AM - 1 Like	#54
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	Originally posted by D1N0 Are they? Yes, less aberrations.

03-24-2020, 08:12 AM	#55
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by BROO I expect it will cost 10-20% more than the 50. That would put it at about US$1300. I figure it will be about the same price as a new set of bagpipes.

03-24-2020, 08:22 AM	#57
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	Originally posted by Serkevan I'm gonna say that the filter is gonna be 86mm, like the Sigma Art (which is basically the same size). it is 82mm by the specs Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA?85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S ---------- Post added 03-24-2020 at 08:24 AM ---------- It is beautiful... and these don't even look like renders or plastic mock ups but pretty close to real thing

03-24-2020, 08:27 AM	#58
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by davidsladek it is 82mm by the specs Development in progress of the lens HD PENTAX-D FA?85mmF1.4 SDM AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S ---------- Post added 03-24-2020 at 08:24 AM ---------- It is beautiful... and these don't even look like renders or plastic mock ups but pretty close to real thing Huh. Thanks for the correction, I hadn't seen the filter diameter somehow. It does look very well made, a premium lens for sure.

03-24-2020, 08:49 AM	#59
ZeljkoS Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 421	This will be the most coveted lens in the entire Pentax lineup... wonder if it will be compatible with K-5II(s) Edit: just saw the mount will of course be KAF4 with completely automatic electromagnetic aperture control, so no, not compatible with K-5II