The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR with a length of 99mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 95mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR weighs 795g, which means it is 460g (36%) lighter than the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW which has a weight of 1255g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW has the Pentax KAF4 lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm.
On the other hand, the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm .
