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PentaxTelephoto·PENTAX K mount·1995

Smc Pentax-FA 85mm F/2.8 Soft

Specifications01

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.

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Where 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.

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