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The new Pentax HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 lens will be released in August

By admin | Published: June 30, 2021

The new Pentax HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 lens will be released in August according to this new video released by Ricoh:

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The Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW APS-C lens for K-mount is discontinued

By admin | Published: May 20, 2021

Asobinet reports that the Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW APS-C lens for K-mount is already discontinued in Japan. Update: the lens is also listed as discontinued on the official Ricoh/Pentax website. In the US the lens still in stock at Adorama (special order at B&H). Here are a few Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW […]

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The three new HD PENTAX-FA lenses will start shipping on April 28th

By admin | Published: April 14, 2021

The three new HD PENTAX-FA lenses will start shipping on April 28th according to DC.watch. Pre-orders are now open at: HD PENTAX-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited lens: Adorama | B&H HD PENTAX-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited lens: Adorama | B&H HD PENTAX-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited lens: Adorama | B&H More picture of the new HD PENTAX-FA lenses Ricoh announces three […]

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II lens for Pentax K-mount announced

By admin | Published: March 12, 2021

Today Meyer Optik Görlitz announced a new Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II lens for Pentax K-mount. Pre-orders are now open at B&H: The initial Primoplan 58 f1.9 was developed by the brilliant Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schäfter 80 years ago. Its light intensity of 1:1.9, which was considered extremely high back then, made the Primoplan 58 f1.9 […]

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More picture of the new HD PENTAX-FA lenses

By admin | Published: February 25, 2021

Here some more picture of the new HD PENTAX-FA lenses: HD PENTAX-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited lens (Adorama | B&H) HD PENTAX-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited lens (Adorama | B&H) HD PENTAX-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited lens (Adorama | B&H) Get a free 14-day trials on all ON1 products (no credit card required) Get 20% off on all […]

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Ricoh announces three HD PENTAX-FA Limited lenses for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021

Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored HD PENTAX-FA Limited lenses for Pentax K-mount: “Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced three HD PENTAX-FA Limited interchangeable lenses for use with PENTAX K-mount SLR cameras. Featuring the latest HD coating and a round-shaped diaphragm for a natural bokeh effect, these new prime lenses boast improved imaging performance to deliver […]

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Ricoh officially announced the development of a new HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021

Ricoh officially announced the development of a the HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens for K-mount (see previous coverage of this lens): High-performance Star-series model providing excellent resolution even at open aperture PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of an APS-C-format image sensor Large-aperture, standard-angle zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8 (fixed) […]

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