DFA 85mm f/1.4 Is now open for Preorder at B&H

**Mikesul** · 06-02-2020, 02:19 PM - **1 Like**

The B&H site now accepts preorders for the DFA 85mm f/1.4. Mine is in.
They expect it July 2. Amazon US predicts June 26.

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens 22890 B&H Photo

gatorguy · 06-02-2020, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

The B&H site now accepts preorders for the DFA 85mm f/1.4. Mine is in.
They expect it July 2. Amazon US predicts June 26.

Thinking...

**gsrokmix** · 06-02-2020, 03:23 PM - **1 Like**

Ouch!! That's a lot of scratch for a prime!

pschlute · 06-02-2020, 03:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gsrokmix

Ouch!! That's a lot of scratch for a prime!

it is a lot of prime !

**c.a.m** · 06-02-2020, 03:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mikesul

The B&H site now accepts preorders for the DFA 85mm f/1.4. Mine is in.

Looking forward to seeing the first images that folks post here!

Originally posted by pschlute

it is a lot of prime !

It's a prime like no other prime.

**gsrokmix** · 06-02-2020, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Better be Optimus Prime for that price..................

Yes looking forward to all of the comparisons to the 77.

noelpolar · 06-02-2020, 04:43 PM - **7 Likes**

Who ever gets the first one should loan it to "LeRolls"..... for the benefit of all mankind.

**mattt** · 06-02-2020, 05:03 PM

Just got the $CDN quote of $2499 from my local shop - pretty hard to justify one on my end, but I'm looking forward to seeing what you all do with it.

funkythiru · 06-02-2020, 05:39 PM

Same at Adorama
https://www.adorama.com/ipx8514.html?

Paul the Sunman · 06-02-2020, 06:48 PM

Still no sign of it in Australia.

impossibro · 06-02-2020, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Still no sign of it in Australia.

$2640 AUD pre-order on pentax.com.au (Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW W/C 22890 | Ricoh Australia)

Seems like it would be good value to go for a holiday in Aus when the borders reopen and pick up the lens there

Paul the Sunman · 06-02-2020, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by impossibro

$2640 AUD pre-order on pentax.com.au (Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW W/C 22890 | Ricoh Australia)

Well spotted, but how did you find it!? It's not in any of the lens lists, in particular DFA.

Originally posted by impossibro

New Zealand pricing is $2795+GST (NZD), which is about $3215. Seems like it would be better value to go for a holiday in Aus when the borders reopen and pick up the lens there

Can you take it back to NZ without paying tax?

impossibro · 06-02-2020, 08:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Well spotted, but how did you find it!?

I just typed 85mm into the search box

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Can you take it back to NZ without paying tax?

Nah, you'll have to declare it and pay duty since you'll be bringing back stuff worth over $750. (alternatively you could scrap the packaging/manuals, use the lens a bit and not declare it on your entry card, but legally, that would count as smuggling)

**BigMackCam** · 06-02-2020, 11:05 PM - **2 Likes**

For those folks who are ordering the new lens, see Adam's post here:

Pre-order the new D FA* 85mm F1.4 - One year forum account upgrade! - PentaxForums.com

Sandy Hancock · 06-03-2020, 12:39 AM - **8 Likes**

Birthday present sorted

06-02-2020, 02:19 PM - 1 Like	#1
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	DFA 85mm f/1.4 Is now open for Preorder at B&H The B&H site now accepts preorders for the DFA 85mm f/1.4. Mine is in. They expect it July 2. Amazon US predicts June 26. Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens 22890 B&H Photo

06-02-2020, 07:17 PM	#11
impossibro Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 66	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Still no sign of it in Australia. $2640 AUD pre-order on pentax.com.au (Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW W/C 22890 \| Ricoh Australia) Seems like it would be good value to go for a holiday in Aus when the borders reopen and pick up the lens there Last edited by impossibro; 06-07-2020 at 07:38 PM. Reason: removed incorrect NZ pricing info.

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gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Mikesul The B&H site now accepts preorders for the DFA 85mm f/1.4. Mine is in. They expect it July 2. Amazon US predicts June 26. Thinking...

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gsrokmix Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Photos: Albums Posts: 515	Ouch!! That's a lot of scratch for a prime!

06-02-2020, 03:47 PM - 2 Likes	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by gsrokmix Ouch!! That's a lot of scratch for a prime! it is a lot of prime !

06-02-2020, 03:54 PM - 1 Like	#5
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Mikesul The B&H site now accepts preorders for the DFA 85mm f/1.4. Mine is in. Looking forward to seeing the first images that folks post here! Originally posted by pschlute it is a lot of prime ! It's a prime like no other prime.

06-02-2020, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#6
gsrokmix Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Photos: Albums Posts: 515	Better be Optimus Prime for that price.................. Yes looking forward to all of the comparisons to the 77.

06-02-2020, 04:43 PM - 7 Likes	#7
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Who ever gets the first one should loan it to "LeRolls"..... for the benefit of all mankind.

06-02-2020, 05:03 PM	#8
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Just got the $CDN quote of $2499 from my local shop - pretty hard to justify one on my end, but I'm looking forward to seeing what you all do with it.

06-02-2020, 05:39 PM	#9
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291	Same at Adorama https://www.adorama.com/ipx8514.html?

06-02-2020, 06:48 PM	#10
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Still no sign of it in Australia.

06-02-2020, 07:32 PM	#12
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by impossibro $2640 AUD pre-order on pentax.com.au (Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW W/C 22890 \| Ricoh Australia) Well spotted, but how did you find it!? It's not in any of the lens lists, in particular DFA. Originally posted by impossibro New Zealand pricing is $2795+GST (NZD), which is about $3215. Seems like it would be better value to go for a holiday in Aus when the borders reopen and pick up the lens there Can you take it back to NZ without paying tax?

06-02-2020, 08:29 PM - 1 Like	#13
impossibro Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 66	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Well spotted, but how did you find it!? I just typed 85mm into the search box Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Can you take it back to NZ without paying tax? Nah, you'll have to declare it and pay duty since you'll be bringing back stuff worth over $750. (alternatively you could scrap the packaging/manuals, use the lens a bit and not declare it on your entry card, but legally, that would count as smuggling)

06-02-2020, 11:05 PM - 2 Likes	#14
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,673	*For those folks who are ordering the new lens, see Adam's post here:* Pre-order the new D FA* 85mm F1.4 - One year forum account upgrade! - PentaxForums.com

06-03-2020, 12:39 AM - 8 Likes	#15
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Birthday present sorted