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Pentax HD D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW

A large, very high-resolution portrait prime for the K-1 series: ring-type SDM focus, AW sealing and 1.26kg of glass. Built for detail and smooth bokeh rather than portability.

Starting from
£1799 new
Average price across retailers: ~£1899
Available at 3 retailers
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Wex Photo Video
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£1799
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Core
Released
2020
Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
82mm
Dimensions
95mm diameter × 123.5mm length
Weight
1255g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
SDM ultrasonic motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.12x
Min. Focus Distance
0.85m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.8
Street
5.1
Travel
4.7
Wedding & Events
7.4
Filmmaking
5.4
Documentary
5.6
Landscape
6.4
Casual
4.5
Food
6.1
Architecture
6.3
Underwater
5.8
✅ Great For
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Portrait 8.8 Strong on optical quality, focal length and maximum aperture.
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Wedding & Events 7.4 Strong on optical quality, autofocus and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 4.5 Held back by focal length and portability.
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Travel 4.7 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — HD D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW