Pentax -D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW vs Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS

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Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW

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Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW vs Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW for the KAF4 Mount is a Telephoto Prime lens with a 85mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.4 whereas the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS for the KAF Mount is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 80mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Key Specs

85mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Weather-sealed

Filter Thread: 82mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Pentax KAF4 Mount

Weight: 1255g.

Diameter: 95mm

Length: 124mm

Min Focus Distance: 0.85m

Max Magnification: 0.12x

Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS Key Specs

80mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 72mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Pentax KAF Mount

Weight: 850g.

Diameter: mm

Length: mm

Min Focus Distance: 0.64m

What type of photography are the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW and Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW and the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW	Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS
Bird/Wildlife	Average	Fair
Sports	Good	Fair
Portrait	Excellent	Fair
Travel	Fair	Fair
Street	Average	Poor
Wedding	Very Good	Fair
Walk Around	Fair	Poor
Vlogging	Average	Poor
Landscape	Fair	Fair

Size and Weight Comparison

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS weighs 850g, 32% (405g) lighter than the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW's weight of 1255g.

Lens Mounts

The Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW has the Pentax KAF4 lens mount whereas the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF4 Mount and Pentax KF, Pentax K-3 III and Pentax K-1 II for the Pentax KAF Mount.

Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Focal Range

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.
Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 120mm.

Reasons to choose Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW over Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS

Focal Length - Tele	85mm vs 80mm	5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification	0.12x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS over Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW

Focal Length - Wide	80mm vs 85mm	5mm Wider coverage
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight	850g vs 1255g	405g lighter
Diameter	mm vs 95mm	95mm smaller in diameter
Length	mm vs 124mm	124mm shorter
Filter Thread	72mm vs 82mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.64m vs 0.85m	can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW and Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS

Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW and Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW vs Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Pentax	Hartblei
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF4	Pentax KAF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	85mm	80mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	-
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	-
Optics
Optical Elements	12	7
Optical Groups	10	5
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.85m	0.64m
Max Magnification	0.12X	-
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	None
Full Time Manual	Yes	N/A
Focus Method	Internal	-
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	No
Physical Specs
Weight	1255g	850g
Diameter	95mm	-
Length	124mm	-
Materials	-	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	82mm	72mm
Filter Notes	-	does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	-
Tripod Collar	No	Yes
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