These are the first pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR and HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lenses:
The prices in Japan are 270,000 yen (over $2,000?) for the 15-30mm and 97,000 yen (over $800) for the 28-105mm. For comparison – the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di USD costs $1,200.
The technical specs of both lenses can be found here. Update – a new set of specs from digicame-info:
HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR
– HD coating
– Optical formula: 18 elements (including 3 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements) in 13 groups
– Minimum focusing distance: 0.28m
– Maximum magnification: 0.20x
– Number of aperture blades: 9
– Drip-proof (WR)
– Ultrasonic motor
– Quick Shift focus
– No filter can be mounted
– Super Protect coating on the outer surface of the front element
– Total length: 143.5mm
– Maximum diameter: 98.5mm
– Weight: 1,040g
– RRP ¥216,000; estimated street price ¥194,000.
HD PENTAX D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
– HD coating
– Optical formula: 15 elements (including 2 aspherical elements, 1 ED element and 1 made of glass with anomalous dispersion) in 11 groups
– Quick Shift focus
– Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
– Maximum magnification: 0.22x
– Filter size: 62mm
– Number of aperture blades: 9
– Drip-proof (WR)
– Super Protect coating on the outer surface of the front element
– DC motor
– Total length: 86.5mm
– Maximum diameter: 73mm
– Weight: 440g
– RRP ¥97,200; estimated street price ¥70,000.
Via Digicame-info