Today Irix announced a new 30mm f/1.4 DSLR lens for Pentax K-mount. The new lenses should be available soon for sale at the official Irix USA website, Adorama, B&H, Amazon, and in Europe at Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT. Additional information, including technical specifications and press releases, can be found at PhotoRumors: New: Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens
Ricoh published two updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmaps on their website:
Ricoh Japan listed on their website the release/shipping date of the new HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens – August 27: The new HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens is now available for pre-order at: Adorama B&H Photo Amazon WEX Photo (UK)
HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens additional coverage (the lens is finally available for pre-order at Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX):
The new HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens is finally available for pre-order: Adorama B&H Photo Amazon WEX Photo (UK) HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens officially announced
The HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW lens is now officially announced. The latest star lens incorporates a freshly designed optical system and an advanced pulse motor (PLM). Shipping will start in August with a US price of $1,400. Pre-orders should open any moment at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Here are the lens technical specifications:
The Pentax HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 lens will be announced in August and some new pictures leaked online:
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