Quick answer
A full-frame portrait prime in Pentax's star line with weather sealing and SDM focusing. It uses HD coating.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Weather-sealed
- HD coating
Cons
- Large
- No lens-based stabilization
Verdict
This is a portrait option for K-mount full-frame bodies.
About this lens
The Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW specifications
What can you shoot with the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW?
- Portraits
- Weddings
- Low-light
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW weather-sealed?
Yes. The AW designation means it is weather-sealed against dust and splashes.
Is the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame, and it can also be used on APS-C bodies with a crop.
Does the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW have stabilization?
No. Pentax bodies stabilize in-body, so the lens itself has no stabilization.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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