Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T*
85mm f/1.4 *
 vs
Pentax SMC
FA 77mm f/1.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 85mm f/1.4 *
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 * captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * Learn more about
the Sony 85mm f/1.4 *

Reasons to consider the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8
Slightly cheaper $1,046.95 vs $1,698.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $651 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly lighter 272 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 2.1x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 48 mm vs 72 mm
Help
 More than 30% smaller lens at the end
Slightly shorter 64 mm vs 81 mm
Help
 More than 20% shorter
Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 *:f/1.4
FA 77mm f/1.8:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 *:1:7.6 (0.1x)
FA 77mm f/1.8:1:7 (0.1x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k

Sports lens

$1,228
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Lowest price Cheaper
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Cheaper
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697
Length Shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Low light lens

$747
Length Shorter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the SMC FA 43mm f/1.9 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Canon 85mm f/1.8 EF USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 EF USM

Low light lens

$419
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 EF USM vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Pentax-k

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$4,699
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Length Much longer
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

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