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77mm limited or 85mm 1.4 ?

Started 10 months ago | Discussions thread
KPM2 Senior Member • Posts: 2,076
Re: 77mm limited or 85mm 1.4 ?

Hello PixelGigant

PixelGigant wrote:

Which one would you buy … for wedding documentation … especially the party and dance moment …

I would use it on my K1 II

I am a hobby photographer and do not have the new DFA 85mm f1.4, therefore count this in.

My FA 77mm is a nice discrete lens, meanwhile my FA* 85 f1.4 let sometimes the people get nervous.

The new DFA 85 f1.4 is from it's AF speed in AF-C, from it's already very good sharpness at full open, for sure the best lens for your need, especially for the party and dance moment and this maybe in dim light.

If you can read German, here is a link to a photographer, who used it:

Review HD PENTAX-D FA★ 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW - 85mm // photography (85mm-photography.com)

Because this 85mm f1.4 lens are so different to the FA 77mm, regards their rendering, bokeh and size, it can be that you later do add the FA 77mm to your 85mm lens, for to use this wonderful discrete lens and it's special rendering look.

best regards KPM2

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