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2016 Pentax K mount lens roadmap

By admin | Published: February 25, 2016

New 2016 Pentax K mount lens roadmaps were on display at the CP+ show in Japan. First is the Pentax K mount D FA lens roadmap (click for larger view): Pentax K-mount lens compatible with 35mm full frame format:

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The new Ricoh GM-1 macro conversion lens is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: February 24, 2016

The new Ricoh GM-1 macro conversion lens is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Ricoh GM-1 specifications:

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The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens will start shipping next month

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

After several delays, Ricoh finally announced the release date of the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens: March 18th, 2016. The US price of the lens is $2,296.9. Adorama and B&H are now taking pre-orders. HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens features and specifications:

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New Pentax K-3 II Silver Limited Edition camera announced

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

To commemorate Ricoh’s 80th anniversary, the company released a new Pentax K-3 II Silver edition camera. Only 500 pieces will be produced worldwide. The K-3 II Silver edition has a special silver-color coating on top of the magnesium-alloy camera body: “In order to give a more elegant, high-grade appearance to this exclusive model, its surface features is not […]

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Ricoh WG-M2 action camera with 4k video announced

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

The previously rumored Ricoh WG-M2 action camera with 4k video is now officially announced. The price is $299,95 (available also in silver). The main features are: Ultra-wide angle 204°lens Waterproof up to 20 meters (no housing required) Shock-resistant up to 2 meters (6.5′) Cold-proof down to 14° Fahrenheit Waterproof down to 65′ 7 selectable video effect modes […]

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Pentax K-1 camera size comparison

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Here are few size comparisons of the new Pentax K-1 camera with other full frame models from different manufactures and the K-3:

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New Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Pentax K mount

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Venus Optics is coming up with two new Laowa lenses and they both will also be available for Pentax K mount (the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 and 15mm f/4 Shift Macro 1:1 are already available):

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