Da* 85

MikeBenson · 02-17-2019, 06:25 PM

I wanted it for a long time. I’m trying to curb my lens addiction.

I think I’ll get one more. At least for the next couple years ha ha.

I was thinking the non-kit FF other lens. I forget like 24-70. I’m searching now.

I have the FA 77.

How does that 85 compare and does it enhance my life ?

I wanted it bad way back. Not so much now with FF. Just curious.

Adam · 02-17-2019, 06:51 PM - **1 Like**

It's not out yet. Optically, you should expect a masterpiece like the D FA* 50mm, but that carries with it a lot of extra bulk compared to the 77mm.

MikeBenson · 02-17-2019, 06:53 PM

Are they making a new 85? I meant the one from days gone by.

**sergysergy** · 02-17-2019, 07:00 PM

That is the FA, the DA is coming "soon"

MikeBenson · 02-17-2019, 07:05 PM

The DA * 85 has been $1000 for years.

Is a new one coming ?

**monochrome** · 02-17-2019, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by sergysergy

That is the FA, the DA is coming "soon"

It will probably be a D FA*

MikeBenson · 02-17-2019, 07:23 PM

Ah

In other words. Wait a few years to buy a modern lens.

Stop buying ancient lens.

DogLover · 02-17-2019, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by MikeBenson

Ah

In other words. Wait a few years to buy a modern lens.

Stop buying ancient lens.

I think it's supposed to be a lot sooner than that. Isn't it actually the next lens due?

**UncleVanya** · 02-17-2019, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeBenson

The DA * 85 has been $1000 for years.

Is a new one coming ?

There is no DA* 85. Never has been. There was an FA* 85 (discontinued) for a while. Good lens by all I have seen. @LeRolls shoots it and loves it.

MikeBenson · 02-17-2019, 07:40 PM

Forgot the FA.

As noted in other posts TBI.

I should not do posts from memory

Sandy Hancock · 02-17-2019, 11:21 PM - **5 Likes**

We are hoping the DFA*85 will be released later this year. If the DFA*50 is anything to go by it will be worth the wait.

In the meantime, the FA*85 is a wonderful lens. Even a photographer of my limited abilities can get something useful from it occasionally.

alpheios · 02-18-2019, 01:00 AM

Here is another example of what you can do with the FA* 85 and the K-1.

C.Rankin (@crankphotography) ? Instagram photos and videos

Sandy Hancock · 02-18-2019, 01:21 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by alpheios

Here is another example of what you can do with the FA* 85 and the K-1.

C.Rankin (@crankphotography) ? Instagram photos and videos

That's just mean. What a way to rain on my parade! Chris is the master of this lens (even though he now shoots a *cough* $ony).

Another of mine:

5r82 · 02-18-2019, 01:33 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by alpheios

Here is another example of what you can do with the FA* 85 and the K-1.

C.Rankin (@crankphotography) ? Instagram photos and videos

This guy would do the same with the cheapest 85mm lens on the market and that is Samyang 85mm. He obviously knows how to take photos and has beautiful models. In other words, upgrade your skills not necessarily your gear.

Wild Mark · 02-18-2019, 01:34 AM - **2 Likes**

If the DFA*85 is better than the FA*85 then it will be one of the best lenses ever. Even with the new DFA*85 in play, the FA*85 will still be a very acceptable lens.

02-17-2019, 06:25 PM	#1
MikeBenson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 37	*Da 85** I wanted it for a long time. I’m trying to curb my lens addiction. I think I’ll get one more. At least for the next couple years ha ha. I was thinking the non-kit FF other lens. I forget like 24-70. I’m searching now. I have the FA 77. How does that 85 compare and does it enhance my life ? I wanted it bad way back. Not so much now with FF. Just curious.

02-17-2019, 06:51 PM - 1 Like	#2
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MikeBenson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 37 Original Poster	Are they making a new 85? I meant the one from days gone by.

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MikeBenson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 37 Original Poster	The DA * 85 has been $1000 for years. Is a new one coming ?

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by sergysergy That is the FA, the DA is coming "soon" It will probably be a D FA*

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MikeBenson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 37 Original Poster	Ah In other words. Wait a few years to buy a modern lens. Stop buying ancient lens.

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DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by MikeBenson Ah In other words. Wait a few years to buy a modern lens. Stop buying ancient lens. I think it's supposed to be a lot sooner than that. Isn't it actually the next lens due?

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,397	Originally posted by MikeBenson The DA * 85 has been $1000 for years. Is a new one coming ? There is no DA* 85. Never has been. There was an FA* 85 (discontinued) for a while. Good lens by all I have seen. @LeRolls shoots it and loves it.

02-17-2019, 07:40 PM	#10
MikeBenson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 37 Original Poster	Forgot the FA. As noted in other posts TBI. I should not do posts from memory

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	We are hoping the DFA85 will be released later this year. If the DFA50 is anything to go by it will be worth the wait. In the meantime, the FA*85 is a wonderful lens. Even a photographer of my limited abilities can get something useful from it occasionally.

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alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	Here is another example of what you can do with the FA* 85 and the K-1. C.Rankin (@crankphotography) ? Instagram photos and videos

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02-18-2019, 01:21 AM - 4 Likes	#13
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by alpheios Here is another example of what you can do with the FA* 85 and the K-1. C.Rankin (@crankphotography) ? Instagram photos and videos That's just mean. What a way to rain on my parade! Chris is the master of this lens (even though he now shoots a cough $ony). Another of mine:

02-18-2019, 01:33 AM - 3 Likes	#14
5r82 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 462	Originally posted by alpheios Here is another example of what you can do with the FA* 85 and the K-1. C.Rankin (@crankphotography) ? Instagram photos and videos This guy would do the same with the cheapest 85mm lens on the market and that is Samyang 85mm. He obviously knows how to take photos and has beautiful models. In other words, upgrade your skills not necessarily your gear.

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	If the DFA85 is better than the FA85 then it will be one of the best lenses ever. Even with the new DFA85 in play, the FA85 will still be a very acceptable lens.