Ricoh published two updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmaps – click for larger view (645 and Q roadmaps were not updated yet). There is a new lens on the roadmap: the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/4. Here is the launch order: 1. HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW: Spring 2018 2. HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8ED DC […]
Ricoh issued another press release with some additional information on the new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW and HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 lenses (both will be on display at the 2018 CP+ show in Japan that starts this Thursday):
The HD Pentax D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is rumored to be priced around $1,300. My guess is that the official announcement will be on February 28 – one day before the start of the 2018 CP+ show and the same day when Tokina is rumored to announce their new Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF […]
Phottix announces Odin II TTL trigger for Pentax cameras. Here are the details (US pricing not yet available): Technical Specifications Frequency: 2.4 GHz Range: 328ft (100m) Channels: 32 Groups: 5 (A/B/C/D/E) High Speed Sync: Supported – up to 1/8000s on compatible cameras Exposure Control System: TTL and manual (1/1-1/128,1/3 stop increment) Digital ID: 0000-9999 Flash […]
The new Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra full frame macro lens will be available also for Pentax K-mount: Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens announced Venus Optics Laowa lenses are sold at B&H.
Ricoh Imaging released a new picture of their booth at the 2018 CP+ show in Japan (March 1-4): The big question is what is under the glass case in the very front next to the lens display under the K-1 II poster: Here is the previous Ricoh CP+ booth – they did not have the […]
The B&H Photo specials for the 2018 WPPI show are now live and include some new Pentax offers: The Pentax KP will come with a free lens Free battery grip with the Pentax K1 II $2000 off the Pentax 645Z You may need coupon code “BHWPPI18” to get some of the discounts. Via PhotoRumors
