The smc PENTAX-DA★ 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is listed as discontinued (production completed)


The smc PENTAX-DA★ 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is now listed as discontinued (production completed) at several retailers:

  • Amazon: in stock
  • B&H Photo: discontinued
  • Adorama: on backorder
  • Camera Kitamura: completed products
  • Map camera: out of production, in stock
  • Bic Camera: production completed
  • Yodobashi Camera: low in stock

Via Asobinet

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Officially announced: Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome 20-40 Limited lens kit



The previously reported Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome 20-40 Limited lens kit is now officially announced:

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Coming soon: new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens


The teaser I reported yesterday is most likely for a new  Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera with the HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens kit. Here are the leaked pictures:

Update – the new camera lens kit is now officially announced:

Officially announced: Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome 20-40 Limited lens kit

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Pentax USA: “Big Announcement Coming Soon!”

Pentax USA is teasing on social media about a “Big Announcement Coming Soon“:


The Pentax film camera is expected to be announced this summer, and I don’t think this teaser is for it:

The new Pentax/Ricoh compact film camera will be announced this summer and will be designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format


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Best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan


Here are the best-selling new cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan:

  1. Nikon Z8
  2. Nikon Zf
  3. Sony α7C II
  4. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  5. Sony α7RV
  6. Sony α7IV
  7. Fujifilm X-T5
  8. Ricoh GR IIIx
  9. Sony α6700
  10. Canon EOS R8
  11. OM System OM-1
  12. Fujifilm X-H2
  13. Fujifilm X-T30 II
  14. Ricoh GR III
  15. Nikon Z fc
  16. Fujifilm X-S10
  17. Sony ZV-E10
  18. Leica Q3
  19. Canon EOS R10
  20. Sony ZV-E1

Via MAP Camera (check out also MAP Camera’s eBay account)

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Pentax/Ricoh digest #85


→ AstrHori launched a new macro-focusing rail slider model AH-MGA170 (available also in a package with the AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2x-5x ultra macro lens):


Gura Gear introduced new Forest Green & Slate Grey colors for the Kiboko 30L+ camera bag.


Peak Design launched new camera straps in coyote color.


DxO released PhotoLab version 7.6 with a 20% off promo offer (see what’s new).


The 2024 TIPA World Photographer’s Choice Awards are out.


The latest memory card announcements at the 2024 NAB show.


PictureCorrect Spring eBook sale: The Photography Tutorial eBook is 78% off until April 30.


→ What’s new on Kickstarter and Indiegogo:


February 2024 CIPA numbers.


GR Blog: interview with Eita Nagayama


I took nearly 400 photos with Pentax’s B&W-only digital camera – and I may never shoot in color again.

→ Fujifilm X100VI vs. Ricoh GR IIIx: the battle for the best point-and-shoot at The Verge.

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Dpreview interview with Ricoh on the upcoming Pentax film camera


Dpreview published their interview with Ricoh on the upcoming Pentax film camera. Here is their conclusion:

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