N°104064 · Family detail
PentaxTelephoto·PENTAX K mount·1995
Smc Pentax-FA 85mm F/2.8 Soft
Specifications01
MountPENTAX K
Focal length85mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1995
Weight300 g
Filter size52 mm
Min focus distance0.5 m
Max magnification0.2299
Aperture blades9
Optical elements5
Groups4
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodMH-RB52 - Screw-type round
TeleconvertersPentax Rear Converter-A 1.4X-S→ 119mm F/3.9
Pentax Rear Converter-A 2X-S→ 170mm F/5.6
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeShort telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Pentax K-mount 85mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Intended for portrait and general telephoto use; the “Soft” version provides softened image effects.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Pentax K mount has a flange distance of 45.46 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Pentax DA and FA J lenses have no aperture ring. Use an adapter with its own aperture control.
- Pentax DA lenses are made for APS-C.
- Sony EAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 29.46 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 27.76 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.21 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 18.76 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 1.46 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
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