85mm 1.4 lens for K-1

**ivanvernon** · 01-27-2017, 04:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by enoeske

To be honest, I think its the price. A lot of pentaxian's are cheap and just want to use inexpensive old glass. I paid $1000 for the Sigma 85mm. Its a great lens, both sharp and fast. The AF can be a bit slow but its moving a lot of glass. Anyway, I can see why others would not pay that much for a somewhat specialized lens.

Some of us are really cheap. I wanted the FA85/1.4 but settled on the Sears 50/2.0 instead. I think I saved about $1,000. :>)

**Kerrowdown** · 02-27-2017, 06:32 AM - **2 Likes**

A couple more from my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) in every day usage with a K1, certainly for me delivers what's required.

normhead · 02-27-2017, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

A couple more from my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) in every day usage with a K1, certainly for me delivers what's required.

Show off.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-27-2017, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Show off

Kinda my reply to "A lot of pentaxian's are cheap and just want to use inexpensive old glass" statement.

jonnycreative · 03-01-2017, 08:52 PM

+1 For the Sigma 85 1.4. Phenomenal glass. I snagged a near-new copy here on the forum for a fraction of the MSRP. Sigma's 4-year warranty is also noteworthy.

My K1 just arrived and the lens, IMHO, performs even better when paired with full frame. Razor sharp, whisper quiet, and extremely fast AF (for this type of glass).

Will be posting some sample images, over the coming days.

LennyBloke · 03-07-2017, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

A couple more from my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) in every day usage with a K1, certainly for me delivers what's required.

Number 2 shows how poor that old glass can be....

...purple and green fringeing all over that bubble

StephenHampshire · 03-07-2017, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by LennyBloke

Number 2 shows how poor that old glass can be....

...purple and green fringeing all over that bubble

Beat me to it, I was just going to say the same. Didn't I buy a K85mm f1.8 from you on the Poly Urethane site a while back??

LennyBloke · 03-07-2017, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by StephenHampshire

..... Didn't I buy a K85mm f1.8 from you on the Poly Urethane site a while back??

I think you did - I've sold 2, and regretted it both times - but the world is good again as I have found another

Hope you're enjoying yours Stephen ?

StephenHampshire · 03-07-2017, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by LennyBloke

I think you did - I've sold 2, and regretted it both times - but the world is good again as I have found another

Hope you're enjoying yours Stephen ?

I certainly am. I've now got K1 to use it on too!

**Kerrowdown** · 03-07-2017, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by LennyBloke

...purple and green fringing all over that bubble

Originally posted by StephenHampshire

Beat me to it, I was just going to say the same

Aye... one has to be very careful with the subject matter when using this optic.

03-01-2017, 08:52 PM	#65
jonnycreative Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Denver Posts: 31	+1 For the Sigma 85 1.4. Phenomenal glass. I snagged a near-new copy here on the forum for a fraction of the MSRP. Sigma's 4-year warranty is also noteworthy. My K1 just arrived and the lens, IMHO, performs even better when paired with full frame. Razor sharp, whisper quiet, and extremely fast AF (for this type of glass). Will be posting some sample images, over the coming days. Last edited by jonnycreative; 03-01-2017 at 08:58 PM.

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01-27-2017, 04:38 AM - 1 Like	#61
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by enoeske To be honest, I think its the price. A lot of pentaxian's are cheap and just want to use inexpensive old glass. I paid $1000 for the Sigma 85mm. Its a great lens, both sharp and fast. The AF can be a bit slow but its moving a lot of glass. Anyway, I can see why others would not pay that much for a somewhat specialized lens. Some of us are really cheap. I wanted the FA85/1.4 but settled on the Sears 50/2.0 instead. I think I saved about $1,000. :>)

02-27-2017, 06:33 AM	#63
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Kerrowdown A couple more from my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) in every day usage with a K1, certainly for me delivers what's required. Show off.

02-27-2017, 06:36 AM	#64
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by normhead Show off Kinda my reply to "A lot of pentaxian's are cheap and just want to use inexpensive old glass" statement.

03-07-2017, 11:25 AM	#66
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	Originally posted by Kerrowdown A couple more from my “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) in every day usage with a K1, certainly for me delivers what's required. Number 2 shows how poor that old glass can be.... ...purple and green fringeing all over that bubble

03-07-2017, 11:29 AM	#67
StephenHampshire Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winchester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,523	Originally posted by LennyBloke Number 2 shows how poor that old glass can be.... ...purple and green fringeing all over that bubble Beat me to it, I was just going to say the same. Didn't I buy a K85mm f1.8 from you on the Poly Urethane site a while back??

03-07-2017, 11:38 AM	#68
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	Originally posted by StephenHampshire ..... Didn't I buy a K85mm f1.8 from you on the Poly Urethane site a while back?? I think you did - I've sold 2, and regretted it both times - but the world is good again as I have found another Hope you're enjoying yours Stephen ?

03-07-2017, 12:09 PM	#69
StephenHampshire Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winchester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,523	Originally posted by LennyBloke I think you did - I've sold 2, and regretted it both times - but the world is good again as I have found another Hope you're enjoying yours Stephen ? I certainly am. I've now got K1 to use it on too!

03-07-2017, 01:40 PM	#70
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by LennyBloke ...purple and green fringing all over that bubble Originally posted by StephenHampshire Beat me to it, I was just going to say the same Aye... one has to be very careful with the subject matter when using this optic.