The HD PENTAX-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW is a ‘Star Series’ lens that offers high speed and maximum performance. This fixed focal length lens expands the range of high-performance K-mount lenses to include a classic portrait focal length in 35 mm format. The new generation of Star Series lenses is designed to the highest standards of performance. To ensure exceptional imaging performance, this lens incorporates high-quality optical Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and an aspherical optical element to minimise various aberrations. It also reduces distortion – a serious problem in portrait photography – to almost zero at a focusing distance of four metres.
The HD PENTAX-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW is a ‘Star Series’ lens that offers high speed and maximum performance. This fixed focal length lens expands the range of high-performance K-mount lenses to include a classic portrait focal length in 35 mm format. The new generation of Star Series lenses is designed to the highest standards of performance. To ensure exceptional imaging performance, this lens incorporates high-quality optical Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and an aspherical optical element to minimise various aberrations. It also reduces distortion – a serious problem in portrait photography – to almost zero at a focusing distance of four metres.
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The lowest price for Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 SDM AW Silver Lens right now is $2,294.66 at eBay.com.au, compared across 2 retailers.
The all-time low was $2,096.69 on 12 May 2026 — today's price is 9% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
Prices last updated 13 Aug 2026.
Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 SDM AW Silver Lens
The HD PENTAX-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW is a ‘Star Series’ lens that offers high speed and maximum performance. This fixed focal length lens expands the range of high-performance K-mount lenses to include a classic portrait focal length in 35 mm format. The new generation of Star Series lenses is designed to the highest standards of performance. To ensure exceptional imaging performance, this lens incorporates high-quality optical Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and an aspherical optical element to minimise various aberrations. It also reduces distortion – a serious problem in portrait photography – to almost zero at a focusing distance of four metres.
The HD PENTAX-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW is a ‘Star Series’ lens that offers high speed and maximum performance. This fixed focal length lens expands the range of high-performance K-mount lenses to include a classic portrait focal length in 35 mm format. The new generation of Star Series lenses is designed to the highest standards of performance. To ensure exceptional imaging performance, this lens incorporates high-quality optical Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and an aspherical optical element to minimise various aberrations. It also reduces distortion – a serious problem in portrait photography – to almost zero at a focusing distance of four metres.
Last updated at 13/08/2026 10:42:32
Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens - Silver Edition
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Pentax 85 Mm Fa Hd Ed Sdm Aw Ed Camera Lens Silver
Delivery $29.99
originally posted on lensrentals.com
The lens is amazing. Renting it first to make sure it's a fit for me and my photography is a great idea and Lensrentals makes it easy to do. The packaging is the best I've ever seen and the attention to detail makes it a winner.
originally posted on lensrentals.com
I was not prepared for what arrived in the mail. The lens came in a hard plastic case, indestructable I bet. And along with a pre-printed return label, a piece of tape the perfect length to seal up the box when it was time to return it. The lens itself, fantastic results. Its quite heavy, so be prepared for that. But my portraits came out sharp, perfect bokeh, vibrant color.
originally posted on adorama.com
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.
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens - Silver Edition
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Pentax 85 Mm Fa Hd Ed Sdm Aw Ed Camera Lens Silver
Delivery $29.99
The lens is amazing. Renting it first to make sure it's a fit for me and my photography is a great idea and Lensrentals makes it easy to do. The packaging is the best I've ever seen and the attention to detail makes it a winner.
I was not prepared for what arrived in the mail. The lens came in a hard plastic case, indestructable I bet. And along with a pre-printed return label, a piece of tape the perfect length to seal up the box when it was time to return it. The lens itself, fantastic results. Its quite heavy, so be prepared for that. But my portraits came out sharp, perfect bokeh, vibrant color.
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.
For 30 years I’ve considered the 85mm 1.4 and always shied away, thinking the 50mm 1.4 or 100mm 2.8 would suffice, or I had little money, or not enuf time to use it, or thought it might be too heavy, or…or…then I ran out of excuses; and…bought it and the very first two informal, natural light portraits of my daughter “in the wild” were the best portraits I have ever taken of anyone in any lighting in my life. Of course a photogenic daughter helped. (mike drop)
I have worked with the highest performance lenses on many different formats, from many different brands: Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, Phase One, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Zeiss—and this lens is among the best! It was immediately clear to me after reviewing my initial test images that this lens is likely to become my all-time favorite lens. I also own the HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and, while a fantastic lens itself, this 85mm demonstrates Pentax’s finest work. If Pentax continues to develop D FA* lenses at this caliber, I will be a buyer for almost anything they release. If this lens is anything to go on, the K-mount has a brilliant future!
Wow! That is the first reaction when you see the lens, when you take it into your hand and when you take your first shots.Excellent sharpness, color rendition, great built, but way too heavy for the city or for a prolonged photoshoot at the wedding... studio lens at its best. 2,5kg (lens + body) in your hand feels like a great workout! Give it a try. The price is the issue, but overall if you are a diehard Pentaxian go for it! It's once in your lifetime experience:)
This is a beautiful lens, and I feel fortunate to own one. It is large and heavy, but still feels good on my K1 body. The weight and size is more than worth it when you see the results, perfectly sharp even when wide open, and saturated colors with gorgeous bokeh. It took me a few days to start seeing the full potential, and to appreciate the quality of this piece of equipment. The ability to control the depth of field so tightly, allowing stunning contrasts between crystal clear focus areas and buttery smooth background opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities. Highly recommended.
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
