Ricoh has just officially announced the new HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens. It is a fast medium telephoto prime for Pentax full-frame DSLRs, featuring three Super ED elements, a newly designed ring-type SDM motor, weather-sealed and a Super Protect coating to resist water and oil. This new lens costs $1,899 and will start shipping in mid-June.
Below are the detailed specifications of HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW lens:
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 85 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF4 |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 aspherical + 3 Super ED elements, HD coating |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.85 m (33.46″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | Yes |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 1255 g (2.77 lb) |
| Diameter | 95 mm (3.74″) |
| Length | 124 mm (4.88″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 82 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
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