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Updated 2016 Pentax K, 645 and Q lens roadmap

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Here is the full set of five new and updated Pentax K, 645 and Q lens roadmaps for 2016: Pentax K mount lens roadmap 2016: Pentax K mount D FA lens roadmap 2016:

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Pentax K-1 at the CP+ show

Richard Haw has a write-up on his visit to the Ricoh/Pentax booth at the CP+ show in Japan. Pentax K-1 videos from the CP+ show in Japan:

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2016 Pentax K mount lens roadmap

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

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

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

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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