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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens, Black
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Key Features
- Capture stunning portraits with the HD Pentax 85mm lens's incredibly bright f/1.4 aperture.
- Experience exceptional image quality and sharpness across the entire frame with this prime lens.
- The 85mm focal length is perfect for isolating subjects and creating beautiful background blur.
- Enjoy fast, quiet autofocus with the built-in SDM, ideal for capturing candid moments.
- Brave any weather with the Pentax 85mm lens's reliable, all-weather (AW) construction.
- Create professional-looking photos with superb clarity using this Pentax FA 85mm lens.
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About Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 85mm
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I did an entire photoshoot with this lens. Headhshots, full length, single and family. Each photo seemed even better than the next. The clarity and focal response is the best I have ever shot with. The photos just pop. I also had the least amount of post processing in this lens than any of my others. They were just perfect right off the disk. Just another reason for staying with Pentax. They just keep making better and better.
From the esteemed PENTAX Star Lens Series comes the HD Pentax-D FA 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens, a true embodiment of Ricoh Imaging's commitment to superior optical performance. This lens, specifically designed for PENTAX K-mount digital SLR cameras, delivers the exceptional image quality that has become synonymous with PENTAX lenses.
With its extra-large F1.4 maximum aperture, this new-generation lens guarantees high-precision imagery, characterized by high-contrast and edge-to-edge sharpness. It expertly corrects various aberrations, making it an ideal choice for portraiture, indoor scenes, and scenic photography. Its ability to produce captivating bokeh effects and unmatched close-range image rendition sets it apart from its competitors.
The HD Pentax-D FA 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens leverages cutting-edge optical technology, incorporating three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements to effectively reduce chromatic aberration. Its glass-molded aspherical optical element skillfully controls spherical and comatic aberrations and field curvature, promising sharp, high-contrast images. Even at a focusing distance of four meters, distortion is almost negligible, ensuring consistent image clarity.
The lens also features a high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating that minimizes flare and ghosting, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. Its powerful, redesigned ring-type SDM, with a torque about 1.3 times stronger than its predecessor in the PENTAX-D FA 50mm f1.4 SDM AW, ensures precise, high-speed autofocus operation.
Built as an All Weather (AW) model, this lens is resilient against the elements. Its dustproof, weather-resistant structure, fortified with eight specialized seals, ensures optimal performance even in the harshest conditions.
The nine-blade, round-shaped diaphragm ensures a smooth bokeh effect up to the F2.8 aperture setting, adeptly minimizing the streaking effect often seen with point light sources. The lens also comes equipped with an electromagnetic diaphragm control mechanism, crucial for high-precision exposure during video recording.
The Quick-Shift Focus System allows photographers to swiftly switch between auto-focus and manual-focus, enhancing operational efficiency. The front lens surface is protected by the SP (Super Protect) Coating, effectively repelling water and grease, ensuring longevity and maintaining image clarity.
In the realm of professional photography, the HD Pentax-D FA 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens stands as a testament to innovative technology and unparalleled performance.
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 85mm Features
- Second in the PENTAX Star series, optimized for PENTAX K-mount digital SLRs
- Large F1.4 maximum aperture for enhanced low-light capability and bokeh effect
- High-grade Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements for minimal chromatic aberration
- Multi-layer HD Coating for reduced flare and ghosting, ensuring clear and high-contrast images
- Aspherical optical element for sharp, edge-to-edge clarity
- State-of-the-art optical design reduces distortion to nearly zero within four meters
- New large ring-type SDM for precise, high-speed autofocus
- Dustproof and weather-resistant structure with eight protective seals
- Nine-blade rounded diaphragm for a natural bokeh effect
- Electromagnetic diaphragm control for accurate exposure during video recording
- Quick-Shift Focus System for rapid toggling between auto and manual focus
- SP Coating on the lens front surface to repel water and grease