Best portrait lenses for Pentax K: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 75 portrait lenses for Pentax K. Short-telephoto primes between 70mm and 135mm, the classic portrait range.

How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.

1.Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR

100mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K

A compact full-frame 100mm macro for Pentax with a weather-resistant build. It reaches 1:1 at 0.3 m, weighs about 340 g and uses 49mm filters.

Specs Compare with smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR
2.Pentax smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR

100mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K

This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with weather-resistant construction. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW
3.Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW

85mm · f/1.4 · Pentax K

A full-frame portrait prime in Pentax's star line with weather sealing and SDM focusing. It uses HD coating.

Specs Compare with SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
4.Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited

77mm · f/1.8 · Pentax K

A short telephoto portrait prime in Pentax's FA Limited line. It covers full frame.

Specs Compare with HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited
5.Pentax HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited

70mm · f/2.4 · Pentax K

A thin pancake-style 70mm prime for Pentax APS-C bodies weighing about 147 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.7 m.

Specs Compare with 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
6.Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

100mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO: a macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for ext...

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7.Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro

90mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K

A 90mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens, the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. A 1:1 macro lens that also works well for portraits.

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8.Pentax smc Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4

85mm · f/1.4 · Pentax K

This 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with smc Pentax-FA* 85mm f/1.4 [IF]
9.Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 85mm f/1.4 [IF]

85mm · f/1.4 · Pentax K

This 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
10.Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

85mm · f/1.4 · Pentax K

A 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

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11.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

85mm · f/1.4 · Pentax K

The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for Pentax K mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

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12.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF

85mm · f/1.4 · Pentax K

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus ...

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