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    SMC Pentax SOFT 85 mm f/ 2.2
    SMC Pentax SOFT 85 mm f/ 2.2

    SMC Pentax SOFT 85 mm f/ 2.2

    85mm · f/2.2

    Overview

    The SMC Pentax SOFT 85mm f/2.2 is a rare, lightweight (230g) two-element lens designed for soft-focus effects. Wide open it produces a strong glow and swirl, with sharpness increasing as stopped down to f/5.6. Build is simple but sturdy, with a narrow focusing ring and no click-stops on the aperture for precise control. It suits portrait photographers seeking a unique, ethereal rendering, though its manual diaphragm and limited aperture range (f/2.2–5.6) require careful exposure management.