HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens now listed on US website

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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