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Pentax lens roadmaps not yet updated

I have not seen Ricoh presenting any new Pentax lens roadmaps at the 2016 Photokina show. If anyone has seen updated versions, please email me. Here are the last known Pentax lens roadmaps from few months ago:

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New Irix 11mm f/4 lens for Pentax K-mount announced

Irix announced a the long rumored Irix 11mm f/4 lens for Pentax K-mount:

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Firmware update version 1.3 for the Pentax K-1 camera to be released on September 29th

The new firmware update version 1.3 for the Pentax K-1 camera I reported about two days ago is now officially announced. The download link will be available on September 29th. Additional information:

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Pentax K-1 firmware update v1.3 to be released soon

Ricoh made a post on their Facebook page about a new firmware update version 1.3 for the Pentax K-1 camera. The firmware is not yet available on the official support website – my guess is that it is going to be officially released tomorrow.

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Pentax vintage mirrorless camera rumors

The 2016 Photokina show starts next week and so far I have not heard any Ricoh/Pentax rumors. Today I received this anonymous tip from a reader about a new Pentax vintage mirrorless camera:

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Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC lens for Pentax K mount now available for pre-order

The new Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC lens for Pentax K is now listed for pre-order at B&H. Lens key features:

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Pentax K-1 tested at DxOMark

DxOMark published their test results of the Pentax K-1 camera. Here is heir conclusion  and few comparisons with other cameras:

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