Amazon Warehouse: D FA* 85mm lens for $1530

Amazon Warehouse: D FA* 85mm lens for $1530 · 02:22 PM

As of 1pm PST 11/29, if anyone is looking, 'Used - Very Good' with original packaging direct from Amazon. I believe you can return if not to your liking, and 'free' shipping with Prime.

https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-FA85mmF1-4ED-New-generation-technologies-high-...dp/B088ZTJ7VV/

Smolk · 11-29-2021, 02:51 PM

it's even $ 1329 now on the image you've posted.
Sadly, with customs, it would be way up for Europe.

**zzaletel** · 11-29-2021, 03:55 PM

True, if you sign up for the credit card, knock another 200 off. That said, new ask there is 1700 at the moment.

Smolk · 11-30-2021, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by zzaletel

True, if you sign up for the credit card, knock another 200 off. That said, new ask there is 1700 at the moment.

Ah, I missed that, and wouldn't fall for it.

**zzaletel** · 12-01-2021, 11:39 AM

Looked again today, down $30 to $1,499.

**EssJayEff** · 12-02-2021, 08:39 AM

---------- Post added 12-02-21 at 10:40 AM ----------
Interestingly, Amazon link leads to the Pentax Store.

gatorguy · 12-02-2021, 08:53 AM

IMO this is currently the finest lens in Pentax lineup for "people" images. Might be among the finest 85 available across any brand for that matter according to some of the reviews I've read. Very highly recommended by this ol'Gator.

normhead · 12-02-2021, 09:02 AM

hmmmm....
A new electric assist mountain bike, or a lens... let me think.

Smolk · 12-02-2021, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

IMO this is currently the finest lens in Pentax lineup for "people" images.

I have no difficulty believing this. For me, the weight would be a stumbling block, but I'd love the lens otherwise.

gatorguy · 12-02-2021, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

I have no difficulty believing this. For me, the weight would be a stumbling block, but I'd love the lens otherwise.

The weight has been a non-issue for me on either the K1 or K3III. It balances well on both bodies. The hood is the only thing that seems a bit ponderous to me, but I also had the FA85 and still have the crop version *55 and they all have large hoods, so I get it's a necessity. For indoor portraits and sometimes outdoor as well I just remove it.

**EssJayEff** · 12-02-2021, 09:49 AM

I reserved a rental of the D FA* 85mm for two weeks over the upcoming holidays. Looking forward to my first use of this lens!

gatorguy · 12-02-2021, 10:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by EssJayEff

I reserved a rental of the D FA* 85mm for two weeks over the upcoming holidays. Looking forward to my first use of this lens!

Clear credit card space too, because IMO you'll be looking to buy one for yourself after just a dozen shots in.

jslifoaw · 12-02-2021, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

The weight has been a non-issue for me on either the K1 or K3III. It balances well on both bodies. The hood is the only thing that seems a bit ponderous to me, but I also had the FA85 and still have the crop version *55 and they all have large hoods, so I get it's a necessity. For indoor portraits and sometimes outdoor as well I just remove it.

Agreed, the hoods for the A*85 and FA*85 are also pretty huge!

I really miss built in retractable hoods which seemed to be common on older M/A/F series telephotos. Might not be as effective but I'd actually use them!

The DA15 and DA35 Limited are wonderful examples of good built in retractable hoods.

Smolk · 12-02-2021, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

on either the K1 or K3III. It balances well on both bodies

I need to get to a shop at some point, probably Foto Looman who's one of the few shops in the Netherlands carrying a lot of Pentax gear.
I'm inclined to go for the DFA 21mm Ltd, though, but I want to try the 16-50mm PLM as well as the 1.4/50 and 1.4/85mm lenses. You're right, you've got to feel them in your hands. Over here [in Austria] I have no opportunity whatsoever to do that.

**manishved** · 12-02-2021, 02:21 PM

Will be interesting to check if anyone compared the IQ if the A* version and the HD version. Of course A* is MF

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11-29-2021, 02:51 PM	#2
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	it's even $ 1329 now on the image you've posted. Sadly, with customs, it would be way up for Europe.

11-29-2021, 03:55 PM	#3
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525 Original Poster	True, if you sign up for the credit card, knock another 200 off. That said, new ask there is 1700 at the moment.

11-30-2021, 01:54 AM	#4
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by zzaletel True, if you sign up for the credit card, knock another 200 off. That said, new ask there is 1700 at the moment. Ah, I missed that, and wouldn't fall for it.

12-01-2021, 11:39 AM	#5
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525 Original Poster	Looked again today, down $30 to $1,499.

12-02-2021, 08:53 AM	#7
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	IMO this is currently the finest lens in Pentax lineup for "people" images. Might be among the finest 85 available across any brand for that matter according to some of the reviews I've read. Very highly recommended by this ol'Gator.

12-02-2021, 09:02 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	hmmmm.... A new electric assist mountain bike, or a lens... let me think.

12-02-2021, 09:04 AM	#9
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by gatorguy IMO this is currently the finest lens in Pentax lineup for "people" images. I have no difficulty believing this. For me, the weight would be a stumbling block, but I'd love the lens otherwise.

12-02-2021, 09:14 AM	#10
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Smolk I have no difficulty believing this. For me, the weight would be a stumbling block, but I'd love the lens otherwise. The weight has been a non-issue for me on either the K1 or K3III. It balances well on both bodies. The hood is the only thing that seems a bit ponderous to me, but I also had the FA85 and still have the crop version *55 and they all have large hoods, so I get it's a necessity. For indoor portraits and sometimes outdoor as well I just remove it.

12-02-2021, 09:49 AM	#11
EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 969	I reserved a rental of the D FA* 85mm for two weeks over the upcoming holidays. Looking forward to my first use of this lens!

12-02-2021, 10:03 AM - 1 Like	#12
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by EssJayEff I reserved a rental of the D FA* 85mm for two weeks over the upcoming holidays. Looking forward to my first use of this lens! Clear credit card space too, because IMO you'll be looking to buy one for yourself after just a dozen shots in.

12-02-2021, 10:15 AM	#13
jslifoaw Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto/Victoria Posts: 460	Originally posted by gatorguy The weight has been a non-issue for me on either the K1 or K3III. It balances well on both bodies. The hood is the only thing that seems a bit ponderous to me, but I also had the FA85 and still have the crop version 55 and they all have large hoods, so I get it's a necessity. For indoor portraits and sometimes outdoor as well I just remove it. Agreed, the hoods for the A85 and FA*85 are also pretty huge! I really miss built in retractable hoods which seemed to be common on older M/A/F series telephotos. Might not be as effective but I'd actually use them! The DA15 and DA35 Limited are wonderful examples of good built in retractable hoods.

12-02-2021, 12:51 PM	#14
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by gatorguy on either the K1 or K3III. It balances well on both bodies I need to get to a shop at some point, probably Foto Looman who's one of the few shops in the Netherlands carrying a lot of Pentax gear. I'm inclined to go for the DFA 21mm Ltd, though, but I want to try the 16-50mm PLM as well as the 1.4/50 and 1.4/85mm lenses. You're right, you've got to feel them in your hands. Over here [in Austria] I have no opportunity whatsoever to do that.

12-02-2021, 02:21 PM	#15
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Will be interesting to check if anyone compared the IQ if the A* version and the HD version. Of course A* is MF