Here Take My Money!

[smoke665]

They've been hinting about it since 2017, here take my take my money, just release it already.
This is what the new Pentax 85mm f/1.4 lens looks like

 

[tirediron]

Any guesses on the price? Looks like a nice piece of glass.

 

[smoke665]

Any guesses on the price? Looks like a nice piece of glass.

Does it matter? LOL The new Star Series 50mm is right at $1k. I may be wrong but I'm guessing a Star Series 85 will be just shy of $1500.

 

[tirediron]

If it performs as expected, that's not an out-of-line price for a top-end 85 1.4. Looking forward to seeing how it performs when you get yours.

 

[Jeff15]

I look forward to the results.....

 

[smoke665]

If it performs as expected, that's not an out-of-line price for a top-end 85 1.4. Looking forward to seeing how it performs when you get yours.

The hardest part will be getting it delivered without DW finding out.

 

[pez]

I'm certain that's an awesome lens! I want this one really bad...

 

[tirediron]

I'm certain that's an awesome lens! I want this one really bad...

What the heck is the "Clamp" switch for; is that a lock to prevent zoom creep?

 

[smoke665]

I'm certain that's an awesome lens! I want this one really bad...

Looks like a solid performer for Astro use.

I'm certain that's an awesome lens! I want this one really bad...

What the heck is the "Clamp" switch for; is that a lock to prevent zoom creep?

Locks focus to prevent creep.

 

[pez]

I'm certain that's an awesome lens! I want this one really bad...

Looks like a solid performer for Astro use.

I'm certain that's an awesome lens! I want this one really bad...

What the heck is the "Clamp" switch for; is that a lock to prevent zoom creep?

Locks focus to prevent creep.

It has a "Lens Heater Groove" for Astro! Will be a luxury lens for me

 

[smoke665]

It has a "Lens Heater Groove" for Astro! Will be a luxury lens for me

I read that. It was unclear to me if it was just to facilitate a heater, or if it included the heater? And if included how is the heater powered?

The APS-C format is a bummer for me, as I'm moving to FF. However, it appears you can work with a reduced field of view in FF square.