The previously rumored HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens is now officially announced. The EU price is €1,499 and shipping will start in November 2021. In the US pre-orders should be open soon at B&H and Adorama. Additional information on the new lens:
I received a tip from a reader with a leaked picture of what appears to be a new HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED lens: It seems that the original leak came from Amazon Japan (now removed):
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)
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