HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 SDM AW

D1N0 · 05-27-2020, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by BarneyL

AFAIK this only applies to the earliest version of the mount.

Correct. That's why there is a Ricoh pin

angerdan · 05-27-2020, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

What? And I thought the 820g Sony was heavy. It even out-weighs the Sigma Art!

Puuh, so it's even lighter than the Zeiss ZE Milvus - and this with AF motor and AW

Kunzite · 05-27-2020, 05:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BarneyL

AFAIK this only applies to the earliest version of the mount.

It doesn't matter. Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, they all have the capacity to make Pentax K lenses.
Well, they would have to somehow obtain the KAF 4 specs - but the giving up part happened a while ago.

Anyway, this topic is about the D FA* and not about the inferior whatever-other-brand lenses!

Sandy Hancock · 05-27-2020, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

Deep deep down inside they know that when Pentax say they are going to release a Star, it's going to be good, better than good, sublime even. It will test well but it will also resolve emotion, a memory, a feeling in ways that they kinda can comprehend but they will chose to fall back on the usual excuses.

^THIS.

When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids.

**Serkevan** · 05-27-2020, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by angerdan

Puuh, so it's even lighter than the Zeiss ZE Milvus - and this with AF motor and AW

Well to be fair it's right in the middle of the F and EF versions of the Milvus... but with AF motor and AW, so definitely more feature dense

Paul the Sunman · 05-27-2020, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

^THIS.

When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids.

Youth is wasted on the young ...,

... as are * lenses.

**robbiec** · 05-27-2020, 05:57 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

^THIS.

When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids.

You need two! No favourites

Sandy Hancock · 05-27-2020, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

You need two! No favourites

They can fight over who gets the 50 or the 85....

Wheatfield · 05-27-2020, 06:08 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

^THIS.

When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids.

I expect I will be cremated with this lens in one hand and my FA* 200/4 Macro in the other.

wed7 · 05-27-2020, 06:29 AM

Like how much is the Canon EF 85mm f1.4 L IS?

I am still hoping that this lens shall hold its value.

normhead · 05-27-2020, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

They can fight over who gets the 50 or the 85....

Fight? Did someone say fight?

**luftfluss** · 05-27-2020, 07:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

A * lens is a big deal, you only get less than 6 or 7 per generation. Standing over the photographic world like an optical colossus. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus users all over the world look into their kit bags and feel that bit more insignificant. You see they know, oh they can point to charts and say my one is faster, my one is lighter, but deep deep down inside they know that when Pentax say they are going to release a Star, it's going to be good, better than good, sublime even. It will test well but it will also resolve emotion, a memory, a feeling in ways that they kinda can comprehend but they will chose to fall back on the usual excuses

- well everyone knows the 'Pros' (a Pro, I really hate that term, photography is an art form, if you get good enough, practise enough, you become a Master, not a Pro) use these;

or technology is going mirrorless; or some other little excuse that will allow them go back into their happy place

We on the other hand, get to use am optic that comes from a known optical powerhouse, we can discover what it is to mount it on our K-1s and the only thing to be wary of is if our technique is good enough, is our composition good enough, have we captured the light to the best of our ability. A * is you the photographer looking into the mirror and having no excuses, because it won't be the lens fault, it's the best that it can be at this moment in time for a given price.

I read this to myself in John Cleese's voice (Hyperbole Department?) and completely cracked up...

**robbiec** · 05-27-2020, 08:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I expect I will be cremated with this lens in one hand and my FA* 200/4 Macro in the other.

Gotta be worth a ticket to Canada with my trusty crowbar and even if I was caught.. But Judge, they are FA*'s

The funniest thing is, you all think I'm joking

Wheatfield · 05-27-2020, 09:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

Gotta be worth a ticket to Canada with my trusty crowbar and even if I was caught.. But Judge, they are FA*'s

The funniest thing is, you all think I'm joking

I know better than to think that. Never mess with the black Irish.

**robbiec** · 05-27-2020, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I know better than to think that. Never mess with the black Irish.

ROFL

If you do ever change your mind about taking it with you, send a pm.

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05-27-2020, 05:10 AM	#556
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by BarneyL AFAIK this only applies to the earliest version of the mount. Correct. That's why there is a Ricoh pin

05-27-2020, 05:14 AM	#557
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by gazonk What? And I thought the 820g Sony was heavy. It even out-weighs the Sigma Art! Puuh, so it's even lighter than the Zeiss ZE Milvus - and this with AF motor and AW

05-27-2020, 05:21 AM - 1 Like	#558
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by BarneyL AFAIK this only applies to the earliest version of the mount. It doesn't matter. Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, they all have the capacity to make Pentax K lenses. Well, they would have to somehow obtain the KAF 4 specs - but the giving up part happened a while ago. Anyway, this topic is about the D FA* and not about the inferior whatever-other-brand lenses!

05-27-2020, 05:40 AM - 1 Like	#559
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by robbiec Deep deep down inside they know that when Pentax say they are going to release a Star, it's going to be good, better than good, sublime even. It will test well but it will also resolve emotion, a memory, a feeling in ways that they kinda can comprehend but they will chose to fall back on the usual excuses. ^THIS. When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids.

05-27-2020, 05:42 AM	#560
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by angerdan Puuh, so it's even lighter than the Zeiss ZE Milvus - and this with AF motor and AW Well to be fair it's right in the middle of the F and EF versions of the Milvus... but with AF motor and AW, so definitely more feature dense

05-27-2020, 05:47 AM	#561
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock ^THIS. When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids. Youth is wasted on the young ..., ... as are * lenses.

05-27-2020, 05:57 AM - 3 Likes	#562
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock ^THIS. When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids. You need two! No favourites

05-27-2020, 06:01 AM - 1 Like	#563
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by robbiec You need two! No favourites They can fight over who gets the 50 or the 85....

05-27-2020, 06:08 AM - 2 Likes	#564
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock ^THIS. When pre-orders open I will be first in line. This will be a lens to bequeath to my kids. I expect I will be cremated with this lens in one hand and my FA* 200/4 Macro in the other.

05-27-2020, 06:29 AM	#565
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Like how much is the Canon EF 85mm f1.4 L IS? I am still hoping that this lens shall hold its value.

05-27-2020, 06:30 AM	#566
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock They can fight over who gets the 50 or the 85.... Fight? Did someone say fight?

05-27-2020, 07:51 AM - 1 Like	#567
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by robbiec A * lens is a big deal, you only get less than 6 or 7 per generation. Standing over the photographic world like an optical colossus. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus users all over the world look into their kit bags and feel that bit more insignificant. You see they know, oh they can point to charts and say my one is faster, my one is lighter, but deep deep down inside they know that when Pentax say they are going to release a Star, it's going to be good, better than good, sublime even. It will test well but it will also resolve emotion, a memory, a feeling in ways that they kinda can comprehend but they will chose to fall back on the usual excuses - well everyone knows the 'Pros' (a Pro, I really hate that term, photography is an art form, if you get good enough, practise enough, you become a Master, not a Pro) use these; or technology is going mirrorless; or some other little excuse that will allow them go back into their happy place We on the other hand, get to use am optic that comes from a known optical powerhouse, we can discover what it is to mount it on our K-1s and the only thing to be wary of is if our technique is good enough, is our composition good enough, have we captured the light to the best of our ability. A * is you the photographer looking into the mirror and having no excuses, because it won't be the lens fault, it's the best that it can be at this moment in time for a given price. I read this to myself in John Cleese's voice (Hyperbole Department?) and completely cracked up...

05-27-2020, 08:53 AM - 2 Likes	#568
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Wheatfield I expect I will be cremated with this lens in one hand and my FA* 200/4 Macro in the other. Gotta be worth a ticket to Canada with my trusty crowbar and even if I was caught.. But Judge, they are FA*'s The funniest thing is, you all think I'm joking

05-27-2020, 09:14 AM - 1 Like	#569
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by robbiec Gotta be worth a ticket to Canada with my trusty crowbar and even if I was caught.. But Judge, they are FA*'s The funniest thing is, you all think I'm joking I know better than to think that. Never mess with the black Irish.

05-27-2020, 09:17 AM	#570
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Wheatfield I know better than to think that. Never mess with the black Irish. ROFL If you do ever change your mind about taking it with you, send a pm.