The rumored HD Pentax-DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED lens is now officially announced (the previously reported July 26th date was for the release/shipping): “The development of this new zoom lens was based on smc PENTAX-DA FISH-EYE10-17mmF3.5-4.5ED, while conducting a thorough review of lens coatings. The high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating has been applied to the optical […]
The previously rumored HD Pentax-DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED lens will be announced on July 26th. The price in Japan will be ¥ 67,500 including tax (around $600). For comparisons, the current Pentax Fisheye SMCP-DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) model is priced at $446.95. Via Nokishita The Topaz AI & Skylum Luminar sales are ending today
Ricoh registered a new camera under the code name R02070 in Japan:
Nikoshita posted a picture of what appears to be a new smc Pentax-DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED lens: For comparisons, here is the current Pentax Fisheye SMCP-DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) model: Via Nokishita
Ricoh released firmware update version 1.20 for the GR III camera (now in stock at Adorama, B&H and Amazon). Here is the list of changes (additional information is available here):
Announcement of the PENTAX 100 Celebration Instagram Photo Contest As previously announced, in November 2019, RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co., the original manufacturer of PENTAX-brand products, which today include digital SLR cameras, interchangeable lenses and binoculars.
