The new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now listed on Ricoh’s US website. The US price will be $1,199.95. Shipping will start on July 20, 2018.
Update – the HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open at:
HD PENTAX-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW lens specifications:
| Lens Mount | KAF4 |
| Focal Length | 50mm | Equivalent to 76.5mm in 35mm format (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
| Angle of View | 47.0° |
| Min. Aperture (f) | F16 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 0.4m (1.3ft.) |
| Max. Magnification | 0.18x |
| Weight (g) | Approx. 910g / with hood approx. 955g (approx. 32.1 oz./ with hood approx. 33.7oz.) |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 | Rounded diaphragm （50mm:F1.4-F2.8 |
| Diaphragm control | Electromagnetic diaphragm, Fully automatic |
| Lens Hood | PH-RBB72 (included) |
| Filter Diameter | 72mm |
| Max. Diameter x Min. Length | Approx. 80mm x 106mm (approx. 3.1in. x 4.2in.) |
| Max. Aperture (f) | F1.4 |
| Accessories | Lens Hood PH-RBB72, Lens Cap O-LC72, Lens Mount Cap K,Lens Case S100-140 |
| Construction | 15 elements in 9 groups |
| Lens Cap | O-LC72 (included) |
| Lens Case | S100-140 (included) |
| Tripod Mount | N/A |
| Aperture Ring | N/A |
| Operating (Humidity) Range | 85% or less (no condensation) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F) |
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