Pentax 85mm F/1.4 HD DFA ED SDM AW Lens – Professional Portrait & Telephoto Excellence

Premium Large-Aperture Telephoto Prime for Pentax K-Mount DSLRs

The Pentax 85mm F/1.4 HD DFA ED SDM AW* is a high-performance medium-telephoto prime lens, designed for Pentax full-frame K-mount DSLRs. As part of the new-generation Star (★) lens series, it delivers exceptional imaging performance, edge-to-edge sharpness, and beautiful background separation, making it the ultimate choice for professional portrait, landscape, and low-light photography.

Featuring three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, a glass-moulded aspherical optical element, and Pentax’s advanced HD multi-layer coating, this lens minimises chromatic aberrations, distortion, and flare, ensuring high-contrast, ultra-sharp images even at wide apertures. The newly designed large SDM ring autofocus system provides smooth, precise focusing, while the rugged, weather-resistant (AW) construction ensures reliable performance in all conditions.

Key Features & Benefits

Exceptional Optical Performance for Professional-Quality Images

• 85mm focal length provides a natural compression effect, ideal for portraits, fashion, and fine art photography.
• Bright F/1.4 maximum aperture delivers beautifully smooth bokeh, excellent subject isolation, and superior low-light performance.
• Edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal aberrations, ensuring high-resolution image quality at all focusing distances.

Advanced Optical Elements for Superior Clarity

• Three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements reduce chromatic aberrations, ensuring accurate colours and crisp details.
• Glass-moulded aspherical optical element corrects spherical aberrations and field curvature, ensuring perfectly sharp images even at wide apertures.
• High-precision optics reduce distortion to near-zero, even at a focusing distance of four meters.

State-of-the-Art HD Multi-Coating for Maximum Contrast

• Pentax HD (High Definition) Coating enhances contrast and colour fidelity, reducing flare and ghosting.
• Over 50% reduction in reflectance compared to standard coatings, ensuring clear, high-contrast images even in backlit conditions.

Newly Designed Large SDM Ring for Fast & Accurate Autofocus

• Larger SDM (Supersonic Direct-Drive Motor) ring provides 1.3x the torque of previous models, ensuring smooth, high-speed autofocus.
• Designed to move heavy rear optical groups in unison, providing flawless performance across the entire focusing range.

Weather-Sealed (AW) Build for Durability & Reliability

• Eight dustproof, weather-resistant seals protect against moisture, dust, and environmental elements.
• Pairs seamlessly with Pentax weather-sealed DSLR bodies, creating a rugged, all-weather imaging system.

Nine-Blade Rounded Diaphragm for Stunning Bokeh

• Smooth, circular bokeh rendering, making it ideal for portrait and fine art photography.
• Maintains a natural, artistic background blur, ensuring subject separation at all apertures.

Why Choose the Pentax 85mm F/1.4 HD DFA?*

• Premium 85mm focal length for professional portrait and telephoto work.
• Fast F/1.4 aperture for outstanding low-light performance and depth-of-field control.
• Super ED and aspherical elements ensure ultra-sharp, distortion-free images.
• New-generation SDM autofocus motor for smooth, fast, and silent focusing.
• Weather-sealed construction for reliable performance in any environment.
• High-quality HD multi-coating reduces flare and enhances contrast.

Capture Stunning Portraits & Crisp Details with the Pentax 85mm F/1.4

For photographers who demand professional-level sharpness, flawless bokeh, and all-weather durability, the Pentax 85mm F/1.4 HD DFA ED SDM AW* is the ultimate portrait and telephoto prime lens. Whether shooting studio portraits, natural landscapes, or creative low-light scenes, this lens delivers exceptional image quality with outstanding depth and clarity.