TOKYO, March 24, 2020－RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING, LTD are pleased to announce the development of the new-generation high-performance Star-series lens, the HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4ED SDM AW.
This product is the second "new generation D FA★" single focus lens following the "HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mm F1.4 SDM AW", which has been developed focusing on overwhelming ultra-high image quality.
Overview of the product under development
| Model name | Launch date |
|---|---|
| HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4ED SDM AW | Scheduled to be launched in late, 2020 |
- ・ By incorporating three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements, it effectively compensates chromatic aberrations and produces brilliant, high-contrast images even from open aperture.
- ・ Adopts one aspherical lens and achieves high delineation performance with good correction of spherical aberration, coma and field curvature.
- ・ High speed and smooth operation with newly developed SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) equipped with high torque ring type ultrasonic motor
- ・ Developing as an AW (All Weather model) this lens features a dependable dustproof, weather-resistant structure to prevent the intrusion of water and dust into the lens interior.
The designs and specifications are identical to those first announced publicly about the lense's development, and are subject to change without notice.
Major Specifications
| HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4ED SDM AW | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Equivalent to 130mm in 35mm format (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
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| Maximum Aperture | F1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | F16 |
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 28.5° |
| 19° (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
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| Mount | KAF4 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.85m (2.8ft.) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.12x |
| Filter Diameter | 82mm |
| Diaphragm Control | Electromagnetic diaphragm Fully automatic |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Rounded diaphragm （85mm:F1.4-F2.8） | |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | approx. 95mm x 123.5mm (approx. 3.7in. x 4.9in.) |
| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services enabling individuals to work smarter. For more than 80 years, Ricoh has been driving innovation and is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2019, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,013 billion yen (approx. 18.1 billion USD).
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